Horseshoe Leatherjacket

Latin Name

Meuschenia hippocrepis

Common Name

Also known as

Horseshoe Filefish

Fast Facts

You probably just thought, "What the hell is that!" Answer? The rare fish enthusiast's equivalent of winning the lottery. It's Meuschenia hippocrepis-- didn't you know? To be honest, none of us may ever see another one of these, but one thing we can guarantee; If you get an email saying we have one, jump on it instantly if you want it, because if you don't, someone else will-- in a millisecond. Once the "in stock" notifications go out-- this fish is GONE! This isn't your stereotypical rare fish that's collected in "small quantities"-- this thing is like one at a time, maybe one every few years, if you're lucky. Need more answers? The handful we've had over the years have been around 4"-7" and have all done great. In the wild these filefishes are found around sea grass beds and costal reefs-- more of an insular species, which is probably be why they're easier to maintain than most filefishes.

Sizes

We'll know if we ever see one again, but probably 4"-7"

Range in Nature

Outer Mongolia, Mars, Siberia

Minimum Aquarium Size

150

Diet and Feeding

Omnivorous, feed a varied diet that includes frozen preparations for herbivores and meaty foods (e.g., fresh or frozen seafoods). Feed several times a day.

Ease of Care(5=easy, 1=difficult)

Reef Aquarium Compatibility

Technically not recommended, but with what this costs, you'll want to at least keep it with live rock. In our experience, not as destructive as most filefishes.

Related Fish

More Filefishes

Availability

No, wait... it's GONE! If you get an email saying we have one, jump on it instantly if you want it, because if you don't, someone else will-- in a nanosecond. Once the "in stock" notifications go out-- this fish is GONE!

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Horseshoe Leatherjacket

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$600.00

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.