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) Origin of this fish 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. In general, 1 specimen requires at least 1560cm
2 of water surface which is approximately 241 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). Capacity of very large aquariums is 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 recommended pH level is between 8.0 and 8.3 since marine fish are used to these levels in general.
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