Matted Filefish

These fish have been known to spawn in captivity, and males are normally large than the females, having fine bristle-like hairs on each side of their body down the caudal peduncle or base of the tail.

Common Name(s): Matted Filefish
Scientific/Other Name(s) : Acreichthys tomentosus
Care Level : Medium
Maximum Size: 3½"
Minimum Tank Size: 30 gallons
Reef Safe: With Caution
Feeding Requirements: Omnivore - The diet should include shaved shrimp, squid, scallop, mysis shrimp, freeze-dried krill soaked in a vitamin supplement, and frozen marine algae. The Matted Filefish should be fed small quantities of food several times per day.
Temperament / Behavior: Peaceful
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