Aiptasia Eating Filefish (7 days for Delivery)

About this fish

What is its maximum size?
Typically grows to approximately 10–14 cm in length when fully mature.
The Aiptasia-Eating Filefish has a distinctive mottled green, brown and tan body, which allows it to camouflage itself amongst live rock, algae and surrounding reef environments. It can also alter its colouration depending on its surroundings and mood.
Where is its origin and where is it exported from?
Aiptasia-Eating Filefish are native to the Indo-Pacific region, with a natural distribution extending from East Africa and the Red Sea through Indonesia, the Philippines and Australia to southern Japan and Fiji.
They are commonly found in shallow coastal waters, seagrass beds, lagoons and sheltered reef environments, where they browse amongst vegetation and rocky surfaces.
They are commonly exported for the aquarium trade from countries such as Indonesia and the Philippines. 


Is it reef compatible?
Reef compatible with caution. Aiptasia-Eating Filefish are particularly popular in the marine aquarium hobby because of their ability to consume nuisance Aiptasia anemones.
However, they are not completely reef safe and some individuals may develop a taste for desirable corals and other invertebrates.
Potential targets include:Soft corals.Zoanthids.LPS corals.SPS coral polyps.Clam mantles.Small ornamental shrimp and other invertebrates.
Not every specimen will nip at corals, but careful observation is essential, particularly once the aquarium's Aiptasia population has been reduced.
It is also important to remember that not every individual will eat Aiptasia, so they should not be purchased with a guarantee of pest removal. 

What should I feed it?
Aiptasia-Eating Filefish are omnivores and naturally feed on small invertebrates, algae and other organisms found amongst reef structures.
Suitable foods include:
Frozen mysis shrimp.Enriched brine shrimp.Chopped prawns and shrimp.Chopped squid.Krill.Marine algae and nori.High-quality marine pellets.Spirulina-enriched foods.
Feed small portions two to three times daily. A varied diet is important to maintain good health and ensure they continue feeding once the available Aiptasia has been consumed.
How many can I keep?
Generally best kept individually in most home aquariums.
They can sometimes be kept in compatible pairs, particularly in larger aquariums with plenty of hiding places and grazing areas.
How compatible is it with other fish?
Generally peaceful and suitable for many established marine community aquariums.
Suitable tankmates may include:
Clownfish.Tangs.Dwarf angelfish.Wrasses.Gobies.Blennies.Cardinalfish.Rabbitfish.
Avoid housing them with particularly aggressive or predatory fish that may intimidate or prey upon them.
They are relatively slow and shy swimmers, so ensure they have opportunities to feed without competition from more boisterous tankmates. 
Water parameters
Temperature: 24–27°C
pH: 8.1–8.4
Specific gravity (salinity): 1.023–1.025
Ammonia: 0 ppm
Nitrite: 0 ppm
Nitrate: Keep as low as practical through good filtration and regular water changes.
Alkalinity: 8–12 dKH
Calcium: 380–450 ppm
Magnesium: 1250–1350 ppm