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SALT WATER
- Vertebrate - Filefish
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Indian Ocean Blackheaded Filefish Pervagor melanocephalus
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Indian Ocean Blackheaded Filefish (Pervagor melanocephalus)
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| Aliases: Redtail Filefish |
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Family: Monacanthidae
Maximum Size: 4.0 inches
Temperament: Generally Passive
Stamina: Sensitive
Activity: Day / Diurnal
Tank Area Preference:
Middle Tank Area
Captive Breeding: Unreported
Sexual Differences: None Specified
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The Blackheaded Filefish is better suited for the home aquarium than others, although that does not mean easy. Filefish in general are difficult to feed being that their main source of food is picking at coral polyps. However, this one can been weened onto meaty foods with success. One trick is to attach meat shavings to a fake coral. This will help in initiating feeding. |
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The Indian Ocean Blackheaded Filefish (Pervagor melanocephalus) is sometimes called a Redtail Filefish. It belongs to the family named Monacanthidae. Typically reaching a max size of about 4.0 inches in length, the Indian Ocean Blackheaded Filefish is generally passive in nature and sensitive in stamina. It's more active during the daytime and less at night, and will hang out or do best in the middle tank area. According to FishDB current data, captive breeding success is unreported and there are no external signs of sexual differences. Pervagor melanocephalus should not be housed in a tank less than 20 gallons in size. Tank parameters should be maintained with ph level between 8.1 - 8.4, temperature between 77 - 79 degrees fahrenheit, and a salinity between 1.020 - 1.023. Some of the environmental concerns that you should strive to replicate in your home aquaria to promote succesful acclimation include plenty of hiding places, high water quality, and a peaceful environment.
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salt water
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