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Matted Filefish
Also known as a Seagrass Filefish, Matted Leatherjacket, Bristletail Leatherjacket, Sagoksok (Philippines), Fuchidorikawahagi (Japan), or Bristletail Filefish.
The shallow reefs and rubble zones provide safety for the Matted Filefish in the wild. This fish can commonly be found around seagrass. Although this species does eat pesky Aiptasia Anemones, it will also nip at corals and clams. The Matted Filefish is a shy and non aggressive fish that will only show aggression towards inverts and conspecifics.
Matted Filefish
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Temperament: Community
Reef Safe: No
Family: Monacanthidae
Native To: Indo-Pacific
Diet: Carnivore
Adult Size: Up to 3.5"
Temperature: 72-78° F
Water Parameters: dKH 8-12, sg 1.020-1.025, pH 8.1-8.4
Care Level: Moderate
Tank Size: 30+ gallons
Scientific Name: Acreichthys tomentosus
Environment: Marine
- Not aggressive except towards inverts and conspecifics
- Nips at corals and clams
- A shy fish known to eat Aiptasia Anemones
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1.5"-2" Length
SKU:
1372688
2"-3" Length
SKU:
1372696
3"-4" Length
SKU:
1372700
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