This species is known as
Purple Sand Tilefish and the correct latin name is
Hoplolatilus purpureus. The family that this marine fish species belongs to is called the
Tilefish family. (
e) It's origin is
Western Central Pacific. (
e)
Character and suggestions regarding care
This Tilefish belongs to peaceful species.
Purple Sand Tilefish can grow up to 13 cm what is approximately 5 inches. 1 specimen basically needs at least 1560cm
2 of water surface which is approximately 241 square inch. This fish should be kept in aquariums that are medium. (
e) Medium aquariums have at least 113 Litres (30 US Gallons). Large aquariums have at least 265 Litres (70 US Gallons). Very large aquariums have at least 700 Litres (185 US Gallons).
It is not very difficult to keep the Purple Sand Tilefish. (
e) The specific gravity (SG) should be between 1,020 and 1,025, the temperature between 23°C (73.4°F) and 26°C (78.8°F). The pH levels shouldn't be outside of 8.0 - 8.3 since most marine fish are used to the mentioned range of pH values.
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Document modified on Sun Dec 23 13:39:21 UTC 2007
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