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Fantail Filefish
| Latin Name | Pervagor spilosoma | ||||||
| Common Name | Fantail Filefish | ||||||
| Also known as | Leopard Filefish | ||||||
| Fast Facts | This Hawaiian species is white overall with small black spots and a orange tail. It is one of the most desirable filefishes for the home aquarium. It is hardy, it is colorful and it is relatively small. It rarely bothers other fish species, except possibly those with elaborate finnage and members of the same species or related forms. Long fin filaments are an irresistible target for this fish. The | ||||||
| Sizes | Specimens are usually around 3"-4" |
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| Range in Nature | Hawaiian Islands | ||||||
| Minimum Aquarium Size | 55 | ||||||
| Diet and Feeding | Omnivorous, feed a varied diet that includes frozen preparations for herbivores and meaty foods (e.g., fresh or frozen seafoods) | ||||||
| Ease of Care(5=easy, 1=difficult) |  |
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| Reef Aquarium Compatibility | This species feeds on a variety of sessile invertebrates and therefore is not suitable for most reef aquariums. | ||||||
| Related Fish | Red Tail Filefish, More Filefishes | ||||||
| Availability | Seldom available, act fast when in stock. | ||||||
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Availability is not guaranteed and is subject to change without notice. Note: Because these are living animals, and not made in a factory, actual specimens will vary and will not look identical to the image provided. Sizes stated are approximate.
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