Redtail Filefish
This fish is known as Redtail Filefish and the correct latin name is Pervagor melanocephalus. It belongs to the Filefish family. (e) It's origin is Indo-West Pacific. (e)
Redtail Filefish can grow up to 16 cm what is approximately 6 inches. In general, 1 specimen requires at least 1920cm2 of water surface which is approximately 297 square inch. It is recommended to raise this species in fish tanks that are medium. (e) Medium aquariums have at least 113 Litres (30 US Gallons). Large aquariums have at least 265 Litres (70 US Gallons). Capacity of very large aquariums is at least 700 Litres (185 US Gallons).
It is easy to keep the Redtail Filefish. (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 level should be stable, varying between 8.0 and 8.3 which is usual for marine fish.
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Character and suggestions regarding care
This species is peaceful.Redtail Filefish can grow up to 16 cm what is approximately 6 inches. In general, 1 specimen requires at least 1920cm2 of water surface which is approximately 297 square inch. It is recommended to raise this species in fish tanks that are medium. (e) Medium aquariums have at least 113 Litres (30 US Gallons). Large aquariums have at least 265 Litres (70 US Gallons). Capacity of very large aquariums is at least 700 Litres (185 US Gallons).
It is easy to keep the Redtail Filefish. (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 level should be stable, varying between 8.0 and 8.3 which is usual for marine fish.
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