Tassle Filefish

(Chaetodermis penicilligerus)

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Care Level: Easy

Color: Green

Diet: Omnivore

dKH: 8 - 12

Family: Monacanthidae

Maximum Size: 12"

Minimum Tank Size: 180 Gallons

pH: 8.1 - 8.4

Reef Compatible: No

Specific Gravity: 1.020-1.025

Temperament: Peaceful

Temperature: 72 - 78° F

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Overview

The Tassle Filefish, also known as the Leafy Filefish or Prickly Leatherjacket Filefish, is camouflaged by its light body with dark horizontal stripes.

It is best suited for a 180 gallon or larger aquarium with weedy areas, rocks, and at least one suitable shelter. It is a peaceful fish that does not bother fish tank mates, with the exception of members of its own family or related kinds.

The Tassle Filefish feeds on a diet of meaty foods including chopped shrimp, squid, clams, fish, and frozen algae and vitamin enriched foods. It should be fed no fewer than three times per day.

Approximate Purchase Size: Small: 1" to 2"; Medium: 2" to 3"; Large: 3" to 4"; XLarge: 4” to 5”; XXLarge: 5” or larger.