Tasseled Filefish

Latin Name

Chaetoderma pencilligera

Common Name

Tasseled Filefish

Also known as

Leafy Filefish, Prickly Leatherjacket, Tasseled Leatherjacket

Fast Facts

AVAILABILITY NOTE
This fish is not considered rare, but it is rarely available, never plentiful and sells fast. Jump on them when in stock!

One of the best filefishes for the aquarium. This unique filefish is covered with skin flaps and tassels that help it blend in with the plants it usually lives among. It tends to be a shy species when first added to the tank and will be slower in adjusting if kept with more belligerent tankmates. This species is usually indifferent toward its tankmates, with the exception of members of the same species or related forms. Keep one per tank. Make sure you provide it with a suitable shelter site.

Sizes

Small/Around 1"-2"
Medium/Around 2"-3"
Large/Around 3"-4" (Large specimens are always rare)
X-Large/Around 5"-6"(XLarge specimens are always rare)

Range in Nature

Indo-Pacific

Minimum Aquarium Size

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)

Reef Aquarium Compatibility

This species is not safe with sessile invertebrates, therefore, it is not suitable for a reef aquarium.

Related Fish

More Filefishes

Availability

This fish is rarely available

Add to Cart

Tasseled Filefish

Size	Price	Qty.	Add
Small	$59.00
Medium	$99.00
Large	$149.00
X-Large	$195.00

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.