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11-01-2006, 12:28 AM
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Tasseled Filefish Reef Safe?
Does anyone have experience with Chaetodermis penicilligerus (Tasseled Filefish aka Prickly Leatherjacket aka Leafy Filefish). I have heard they are great for Aiptasia control but I'm wondering if they'll leave other inverts alone.
http://filaman.ifm-geomar.de/Summary...penicilligerus Thanx much,
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11-01-2006, 02:03 AM
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Most filefish aren't. Not sure about the tassled one though. Those guys are pretty funky, but I bet it isn't reef safe.
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11-01-2006, 03:32 AM
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I did it before. It's kinda hit and miss.
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11-01-2006, 04:04 AM
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Might I coax you to expand on your knowledge? How did it go? Did yours "behave", leaving desirable inverts alone? Thanx much,
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11-01-2006, 04:21 AM
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I've kept one.
For the most part, mine was pretty docile. It took some time before it started swimming to the front of the tank to greet you. I keep 2 cleaner shrimps and he leaves them alone; doesn't touch my corals much either. As for feeding, mine took on a diet of mysis shrimp. Make sure you cover up powerheads though. Since they're slow swimmers, mine had an unfortunate accident with a SEIO. Last edited by Moogled; 11-01-2006 at 04:25 AM.
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11-01-2006, 04:46 AM
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Thanx for the reply.
Anyone else? Cheers,
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Mark. Last edited by Johnny Reefer; 11-01-2006 at 05:24 AM.
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11-01-2006, 03:24 PM
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seio got mine also,stupid jerk thought it would be a good idea to sleep beside it, as far as behaviour i never had any trouble with tankmates or corals
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11-01-2006, 08:39 PM
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From peteducation.com
"The Tasseled Filefish, also known as the Leafy Filefish or Prickly Leatherjacket Filefish, is camouflaged by its light body with dark horizontal stripes. It is best suited for a 70 gallon or larger aquarium with weedy areas, rocks, and at least one suitable shelter. It is a peaceful fish that does not bother fish tank mates, with the exception of members of its own family or related kinds. The Tasseled Filefish feeds on a diet of meaty foods including chopped shrimp, squid, clams, fish, frozen algae, and vitamin-enriched foods. It should be fed no fewer than three times per day." http://www.peteducation.com/article....articleid=1827
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11-01-2006, 08:59 PM
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The question doesnt seem to be if the filefish is reef-safe, it's if your tank is filefish-safe.
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11-02-2006, 12:35 AM
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Mine was fine with corals, shrimp.. He just jumped out of the tank while I was at work.
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