Black Saddle Mimic Filefish - Paraluteres prionurus
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The Black Saddle Mimic Filefish (Paraluteres prionurus) is a mimic of the Black Saddle Toby Puffer (Canthigaster valentini) and its body shape and coloration is a near-perfect match. Both have white bodies with dark v-shaped saddles, dark speckles and yellow tails.
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 | F91 0007 0540 |
Manufacturer | That Fish Place |
Common Name | Black Saddle Mimic Filefish |
Scientific Name | Paraluteres prionurus |
Difficulty | Moderate |
Reef Safe | No |
Invert Safe | No |
Community Safe | Yes |
Max Size (in inches) | 4 |
Min Tank Size (in gallons) | 45 |
Origin | Indo-Pacific |
Specific Gravity Range | 1.020-1.024 |
pH Range | 8.0-8.4 |
Diet | Omnivore |
Temperature Range | 75-82 |
Internal Id | 23177 |
State Restrictions |
Alaska |
Armed Forces Americas |
Armed Forces Europe |
Armed Forces Pacific |
California |
Hawaii |
Puerto Rico |