Filefish – Leather Jacket

Leather Jacket Filefish Care Tips:

Minimum Tank Size: 100 Gallons

Max Size: Up to 100cm (3′ 4″)

Diet: Omnivore

Temperament: Peaceful

Lifespan: Up to 12 years

Scientific Name:  Aluterus Scriptus

Other Names:  Scrawled Filefish

Coral Safe: Yes

Invertebrate Safe: Yes with caution (Will prey upon shrimp/crabs)

Approx. Purchase Size: 1 – 1.5 inches

The leather jacket filefish, scientific name Aluterus Scriptus is a peaceful fish. Their minimum tank size is 100 gallons. Leather jacket filefish can grow up to 40” and can live up to 12 years. Leather jacket filefish will never reach fullsize or even close to their full size in captivity. They are omnivores and should be fed frozen meaty foods such as brine or mysis shrimp. They will also eat algae sheets if present. Leather jacket filefish can be kept singly, in pairs or in groups if there is adequate space. Leather jacket 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.