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FILEFISH- MATTED AIPTASIA EATING LEATHERJACKET AQUACULTURED Acreichthys tomentosus

$89.99 – $109.99

The Aiptasia Eating Filefish, also known as the Matted Filefish and Matted Leatherjacket, is native to Indonesia and often sought after for home aquaria as a natural control of nuisance glass anemones (Aiptasia sp.). A shy fish that is unlikely to be aggressive toward any tank-mates except those from in its genus, the Aiptasia filefish has a mottled body color in variations of brown and green. An adult Aiptasia filefish can reach a size of approximately 4″.

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SKU: N/A Categories: Filefish, Saltwater Fish, Saltwater Livestock Tags: CARE LEVEL | MODERATE, FILEFISH, LIVE, MIN TANK SIZE | 30, REEF COMPATIBLE | WITH CAUTION, SALT FISH, TEMPERAMENT | PEACEFUL
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Care Level: Moderate

Temperament: Peaceful

Reef Compatible: With Caution

General Description: The Aiptasia Eating Filefish, also known as the Matted Filefish and Matted Leatherjacket, is native to Indonesia and often sought after for home aquaria as a natural control of nuisance glass anemones (Aiptasia sp.). A shy fish that is unlikely to be aggressive toward any tank-mates except those from in its genus, the Aiptasia filefish has a mottled body color in variations of brown and green. An adult Aiptasia filefish can reach a size of approximately 4″.

Diet Requirements: In the wild Aiptasia filefish are omnivorous. A diet consisting of various frozen preparations such as brine shrimp, squid, and mysis shrimp will maintain optimal health. Frozen foods that include spirulina algae are also excellent to incorporate. We highly encourage soaking frozen foods in vitamin and fatty acid supplements, as filefish can become thin quicker due to their higher metabolisms. Multiple, small feedings per day rather than one large feeding can also help to avoid this.

Care Requirements: A minimum 30 gallon aquarium is ideal. Filefish enjoy a variety of rock work and crevices to take refuge; this is necessary to make it feel secure and encourage more outgoing behavior. Given their peaceful nature, Aiptasia filefish should not be kept with overly boisterous or aggressive species, especially those that can outcompete it in food resources. While many hobbyists have great success keeping Aiptasia filefish in reef aquariums with no issue, they are to be added “with caution” as some individuals have been observed to nip at soft and stony corals. Recommended water conditions, 72-78° F, KH 8-12, pH 8.1-8.4, salinity 1.020-1.025.

Purchase Size: Small: 1-1/2″ to 2″; Medium: 2″ to 2-3/4″; Large: 2-3/4″ to 3-1/2″

Note: Your item may not look identical to the image provided due to variation within species. Purchase sizes are approximate.

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Dry goods orders are shipped via US Postal Service or UPS to the address provided at checkout based on the selection made in your website shopping cart. Product is carefully packed to help prevent any damage during shipping. Once processed you will receive a shipment notification via email with tracking number, and delivery notification. Please allow 48 hours for processing after your order is placed.

Livestock (i.e. fish, invertebrates, coral) are shipped via FedEx Priority Overnight to the address provided at checkout for a $55.00 flat rate charge. Livestock is packed in insulated styrofoam boxes with secure packing material and heat, cold, or Cryo packs as needed to maintain safe temperatures during transit. If one or more livestock items are in the shopping cart at checkout the $55.00 livestock shipping charge is automatically applied to your total. Livestock is shipped Monday through Wednesday ONLY (no weekend delivery is available) weather permitting, and we reserve the right to delay shipping until conditions are appropriate for safe arrival. Once your order is placed we will contact you to arrange the best shipping date based on these criteria. Someone must be available to sign for the livestock order on the first delivery attempt. Once processed you will receive a shipment notification via email with tracking number. Please allow 48 hours for processing after your order is placed.

For mixed dry goods & livestock orders items will be shipped via their corresponding shipping methods outlined above. Dry goods will be shipped via US Postal Service or UPS based on your selection and checkout, while livestock will ship via FedEx priority Overnight for a $55.00 flat rate charge. You will receive separate notifications and tracking numbers for the dry goods and livestock. Please note due to different carriers and shipping methods dry goods and livestock may arrive on different days.

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