Aiptasia-eating filefish size: how big does it get?

Adults reach about 12 cm. The largest on record measured 14 cm (standard length). Record sizes among the 33 Monacanthidae species on LumaReef: 10 cm (Southern Pygmy Leatherjacket) to 110 cm (Scrawled Filefish).

Aiptasia-eating filefish tank size: what is the minimum?

A tank at least 75 cm long. In LumaReef that is the Standard tank or larger.

Aiptasia-eating filefish tank mates: what can it live with?

It gets along with 89 of the 99 reef species in the catalogue, such as Tomato clownfish, Lemonpeel angelfish, and Bicolor angelfish.

Aiptasia-eating filefish depth: how deep does it live?

In the wild, 2 to 15 m down. Shallower than most Monacanthidae on LumaReef (1–43 m).

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Aiptasia-eating filefish

Acreichthys tomentosus

It drifts on quivering fins and changes color to match its surroundings.

The Aiptasia-eating filefish (Acreichthys tomentosus) is a tropical marine fish of the family Monacanthidae. It lives on and around reefs, between 2 and 15 m deep. Adults grow to about 12 cm; the largest on record measured 14 cm (standard length). In the aquarium it needs a tank at least 75 cm long and water at 23–27 °C.

Size: 12 cm
Smallest tank: 75 cm
Temperature: 23–27 °C
Care: Moderate

In the aquarium

Temperature23–27 °C

pH7.8–8.5

Temperament: Peaceful
Diet: Omnivore
Activity: Calm
Water layer: Mid water
Group: Lives on its own
Coral: Nips corals

These values are compiled from real species data, and the LumaReef simulation is built to keep them true to life.

Which tank it fits

Nano60 cm · 65 litresToo small
Standard90 cm · 180 litres12 of them
Wide120 cm · 300 litres20 of them
Living room180 cm · 650 litres43 of them
Showcase250 cm · 1,200 litres80 of them
Gallery300 cm · 1,440 litres96 of them

Who it lives with

Gets along89 species

and 65 more species

Caution1 species

Narrow shared temperature range

Lined seahorse

Not together9 species

Aggressive with peaceful

In the wild

Water type: Marine
Climate zone: Tropical
Habitat: Coral and rocky reefs
Largest on record: 14 cmstandard length, tail fin excluded
Aquarium trade: Traded commercially

Depth

surface

2 m15 m

Conservation status

Classification

OrderTetraodontiformes
FamilyMonacanthidae
GenusAcreichthys
SpeciesAcreichthys tomentosus

In other languages

English: Bristle-tail Leatherjacket
German: Seegras-Feilenfisch
Italian: Pesce lima coda di setola
Japanese: フチドリカワハギ
Chinese: 白線鬃尾單棘魨

Quick answers

Aiptasia-eating filefish size: how big does it get?: Adults reach about 12 cm. The largest on record measured 14 cm (standard length). Record sizes among the 33 Monacanthidae species on LumaReef: 10 cm (Southern Pygmy Leatherjacket) to 110 cm (Scrawled Filefish).
Aiptasia-eating filefish tank size: what is the minimum?: A tank at least 75 cm long. In LumaReef that is the Standard tank or larger.
Aiptasia-eating filefish water parameters: what does it need?: Temperature 23–27 °C, pH 7.8–8.5.
Aiptasia-eating filefish tank mates: what can it live with?: It gets along with 89 of the 99 reef species in the catalogue, such as Tomato clownfish, Lemonpeel angelfish, and Bicolor angelfish.
Aiptasia-eating filefish: alone or in a group?: It can be kept on its own.
Aiptasia-eating filefish and corals: is it reef safe?: No, it may nip at corals.
Aiptasia-eating filefish depth: how deep does it live?: In the wild, 2 to 15 m down. Shallower than most Monacanthidae on LumaReef (1–43 m).