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Tassle Filefish
Tassle Filefish
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Scientific Name: Chaetodermis penicilligerus
Family: Monacanthidae
Origin: Indo-Pacific Ocean
Care Difficulty: Moderate – Difficult
Temperament: Calm – Shy
Reef Compatibility: Cautiously Compatible (risky)
Diet: Carnivore/Omnivore (small crustaceans, zooplankton, sponges, frozen foods)
Minimum Aquarium Size: 400 liters
Maximum Size: 25–30 cm
Temperature: 24–27°C
Salinity: 1.023–1.025 SG
pH: 8.1–8.4
The Tassle Filefish is an excellent camouflage expert with its tassel-like projections and rough-textured appearance. It lives almost blended into its surroundings among corals and rocks, and is a slow-moving, very cautious species.
In its natural habitat, it is found in reefs, lagoons, and areas rich in sponges. It tends to feed on small invertebrates and especially sponges.
Points to Note:
- May eat some soft corals and polyps
- Stress easily due to its slow and shy nature
- Requires a natural reef setup with plenty of hiding spaces
- Food acceptance can be difficult; it should be fed carefully at first
- Not recommended to be kept with aggressive species
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