Bristletail Filefish - Acreichthys tomentosus - Small

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SKU: 243959
Manufacturer: That Fish Place
MPN: 0317-Filefish

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The Bristletail Filefish (Acreichthys tomentosus) is collected in the Indo-west Pacific region of the Pacific Ocean. They inhabit seagrass beds in protected lagoons, blending with the grasses to avoid predators. They feed on algae and the tiny invertebrates found in and around the algae beds, but meaty or omnivore formula frozen foods will be a suitable diet. This fish is also known to eat the troublesome Aiptasia anemones (also known as Glass Anemones), but they have also been known to pick at and eat other polyps.

Filefish are related to the "Triggerfish" common to the aquarium trade but are generally much more docile and peaceful in nature. Although they are compatible with most fish of a similar temperament, they are generally not Reef Safe and will pick at corals, polyps, crabs and other invertebrates. They are best kept in a peaceful, fish-only community aquarium.

Some filefish may be tricky to acclimate to an aquarium diet. Most will accept meaty foods like plankton, clams, brine shrimp, mysis shrimp and similar items. Filefish have small mouths designed for picking food items from small crevices and they cannot eat large items. They may still pick at or attempt to eat crustaceans like shrimp however and may pick at or eat some corals and polyps.

Specifications

Specifications
MPN
0317-Filefish
Manufacturer
That Fish Place
Common NameBristletail Filefish - Small
Scientific NameAcreichthys tomentosus
DifficultyEasy to Moderate
Reef SafeNo
Invert SafeNo
Community SafeYes
Max Size (in inches)4.5
Min Tank Size (in gallons)45
OriginIndo-west Pacific
Specific Gravity Range1.020-1.024
pH Range8.0-8.4
DietOmnivore
Temperature Range75-82
Internal Id
36154

State Restrictions
Alaska
Armed Forces Americas
Armed Forces Europe
Armed Forces Pacific
California
Hawaii
Puerto Rico

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Wonderful fish

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I bought 2 small bristletails and the fish were larger than I had expected. They each took to their new tanks without hiding as soon as I introduced them to their new homes. They are great, with lots of personality. Thanks.