This species is known as
Yellow-Spotted Tilefish and the correct latin name is
Hoplolatilus fourmanoiri. It belongs to the
Tilefish family. (
e) It's origin is
Indo-Pacific. (
e)
Character and suggestions regarding care
This Tilefish is peaceful.
Yellow-Spotted Tilefish can grow up to 14 cm what is approximately 5 inches. So 1 specimen requires at least 1680cm
2 of water surface which is approximately 260 square inch. This species will require to be kept in a tank that is 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 hold at least 700 Litres (185 US Gallons).
It is not very difficult to keep the Yellow-Spotted 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 suggested level of pH (a measure of the acidity/basicity) is between 8.0 and 8.3 which is usual for most marine fish.
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Document modified on Sun Dec 23 13:39:05 UTC 2007
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