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Purple Tilefish
(Hoplolatilus purpureus)
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Quick Stats
Care Level
Moderate
Temperament
Peaceful
Color Form
Purple, Red
Diet
Carnivore
Reef Compatible
Yes
Water Conditions
sg 1.020-1.025, 72-78° F, dKH 8-12, pH 8.1-8.4
Max. Size
6"
Origin
Indonesia, Melanesia
Family
Malacanthidae
Minimum Tank Size
50 gallons
Compatibility
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Overview
The Purple Tilefish has an attractive solid lilac-purple body color with darker crimson-red markings highlighting a v-shape on the tail.
It requires a 50 gallon or larger aquarium with plenty of swimming room, and at least 3 inches of mixed substrate for burrowing. It may be aggressive towards members of its own species but is peaceful with other fish.
The Purple Tilefish is known to spawn successfully in an aquarium.
The diet should include a variety of marine fish, crustacean flesh, and mysis shrimp, and it should be fed at least twice per day.
Approximate Purchase Size: Medium 3" to 4" Large 4" to 6"
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George Shayne
Pacific Grove , CA
This fish is a jumper. Make sure there are no openings on the top cover and be careful when opening for feeding.
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