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Orange Tailed Filefish (Pervagor Filefish)

Aquamarine Aquaristic

Orange Tailed Filefish (Pervagor Filefish)

$50.00 each
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⚠️ Live fish varies. Fish may vary in pattern and colouration from images shown. Please contact us if you need to confirm size and colouration.Orange Tailed Filefish (Pervagor melanocephalus) —...

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⚠️ Live fish varies. Fish may vary in pattern and colouration from images shown. Please contact us if you need to confirm size and colouration.

Orange Tailed Filefish (Pervagor melanocephalus) — Unique & Eye-Catching

The Orange Tailed Filefish is a fascinating and visually striking marine fish, featuring a dark body that contrasts beautifully with a vivid orange tail. An unusual and captivating addition to marine aquariums, the Orange Tailed Filefish is sure to draw attention and spark conversation.

Care Requirements

  • Care Level: Intermediate
  • Temperament: Peaceful to semi-aggressive
  • Reef Safe: With caution — may nip at coral polyps and small invertebrates
  • Diet: Omnivore — algae, frozen mysis, brine shrimp, and meaty prepared foods; benefits from a varied diet
  • Max Size: ~12cm
  • Minimum Tank Size: 150L
  • Water Temperature: 24–27°C | Salinity: 1.020–1.025

Tank Compatibility

Generally peaceful with most fish. May nip at coral polyps and small invertebrates, so best suited to fish-only or FOWLR systems, or reef tanks with robust, large-polyp corals. Avoid housing with very aggressive species.

Fun Facts

Filefish are named for their rough, sandpaper-like skin. They are closely related to triggerfish and share their ability to lock their dorsal spine upright as a defence mechanism.

Available from Aquamarine Aquaristic, Australia.

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