Filefish – Aiptasia Eating

Aiptasia Eating Filefish Care Tips:

Minimum Tank Size:  30 Gallons

Max Size: Up to 8.75cm (3 1/2″)

Diet: Omnivore

Temperament: Peaceful

Lifespan: Up to 6 years

Scientific Name: Acreichthys Tomentosus

Other Common Names: Aiptasia Eating Filefish, Matted Filefish

Coral Safe: No

Invertebrate Safe: No

Approx. Purchase Size:  sm: 1-2 inches  md: 2-2.5 inches

The aiptasia eating filefish, scientific name Acreichthys Tomentosus is a peaceful fish. Their minimum tank size is 30 gallons. Aiptasia eating filefish can grow up to 3 ½” and can live up to 6 years. They are omnivores and should be fed frozen meaty foods such as brine or mysis shrimp. These fish will also eat aiptasia or algae sheets if it is present in the tank. Aiptasia eating filefish can be kept singly, in pairs or in groups if there is adequate space. Aiptasia eating filefish will eat coral and prey upon crustaceans. They will be seen swimming around the tank during the day and will hide in the rockwork to sleep at night. The aiptasia eating filefish is also referred to as the matted filefish.