Flashing Tilefish

Madreefer · #1 08-10-2010, 04:39 PM

Does anyone have one of these or know anything about their survival rate or care? Would like to get a pair.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mO_KZ...eature=related

Zoaelite · #2 08-10-2010, 05:03 PM

They don't do captivity very well, prefer to be in pairs or trios and need to be photo acclimated. Also make sure you have a tight lid as they are notorious jumpers.

My brother's died, It's a fast way to loose $150.00 (They are very timid also).

Wingin It · #3 08-10-2010, 05:12 PM

That's a shame, they'd certainly make a nice addition to my blue tilefish.

Madreefer · #4 08-10-2010, 05:13 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by zoaElite

They don't do captivity very well, prefer to be in pairs or trios and need to be photo acclimated. Also make sure you have a tight lid as they are notorious jumpers.

My brother's died, It's a fast way to loose $150.00 (They are very timid also).

Thanks for the info. Helped me make my decision not to get any.

Zoaelite · #5 08-10-2010, 05:33 PM

Probably another one of those species best left in the ocean, they have a terrible shipping history actually. Live aquaria won't even give you an arrive alive guarantee.