Tassled Filefish Pic.

Specialk · #1 (**permalink**) 07-19-2004, 10:53 PM

Since I do mention my Chaetodermis pencilligera / Tassled Filefish / Prickly Leatherjacket, I thought I would put a pic in here. This file is about 5" and very well behaved, I hand feed him everyday. He has been with me for about two years now, he can change his look very fast to blend in any area in my tank. He can go black, yellow or white sometimes he is white with black lines, purple lines and blue lines.
He hates his Pic taken so this is the best I can do.

Newts · #2 (**permalink**) 07-20-2004, 06:20 AM

Is this in a reef tank, I didn't think they were reef safe? Cool fish.

Specialk · #3 (**permalink**) 07-20-2004, 08:02 AM

It is in my reef he does not bother any corals but I would not trust him with shrimps. I am not sure if he would bother clams I not tried them with him. If I put a clam in from the store he wont even touch it.
They eat Nori / Seaweed and a meaty mixture just like tangs do.