Seagrass Filefish- Medium

Seagrass Filefish (Medium)

The Seagrass Filefish (Acreichthys tomentosus) is a fascinating and shy species, highly valued by aquarists for its unique camouflage abilities and its reputation as a natural predator of the Aiptasia anemone.

This medium-sized filefish, typically 2" to 2-3/4" in length, has a mottled green, brown, and tan coloration. Its most remarkable feature is its ability to rapidly change color and skin texture to blend in with its surroundings, making it a master of camouflage.

Fish Profile

• Distinctive Coloration: The body has a mottled green, brown, and tan coloration. Its ability to instantly change its color and skin texture, including producing small filaments, allows it to perfectly match its environment.

• Temperament: A shy and peaceful species, it can be housed alongside other fish of a similar size and temperament. It may be aggressive towards other filefish of its own genus.

• Reef Compatibility: Considered reef-safe with caution. While it is known to eat nuisance Aiptasia anemones, adult specimens may also nip at soft and stony corals if not properly fed.

• Diet: An omnivore that feeds on a range of items, including amphipods, molluscs, and polychaetes in the wild. In the aquarium, it requires a varied diet of meaty foods, such as shrimp and krill, and herbivore rations like marine algae.

• Care Level: Moderate. They acclimate best when they have good hiding places among live rocks.

• Aquarium Requirements: A minimum tank size of 30 gallons is recommended, but larger is preferable to accommodate its active nature and to provide ample hiding spots.

Care Requirements

• Minimum Tank Size: 30 gallons

• Temperature: 73-81°F (23-27°C)

• Salinity: 1.020-1.025

• pH: 8.1-8.4

Add this beautiful and active filefish to your tank to enjoy its lively and colorful presence.