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Purple Tilefish
| Latin Name | Hoplolatilus purpureus | ||||||
| Common Name | Purple Tilefish | ||||||
| Also known as | Purple Tilefish | ||||||
| Fast Facts | PLEASE NOTE: This is a restricted species and is not covered by our live arrival guarantee This magnificent fish is only suitable for the experienced aquarist. It is often difficult to feed and may suffer from decompression-related illnesses (it may have trouble maintaining its position in the water column). Your chances of success are better if you acquire smaller individuals. They also do best when housed in pairs. It can also be housed with other members of the genus. This fish rarely behaves aggressively towards heterospecifics. Like all in the genus, it is prone to jumping out of open aquariums. Turning lights off and on gradually and keeping a night light on at night may help prevent them from jumping. PLEASE NOTE: This is a restricted species and is not covered by our live arrival guarantee |
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| Sizes | These fish are usually around 4" |
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| Range in Nature | Western Pacific | ||||||
| Minimum Aquarium Size | 55 | ||||||
| Diet and Feeding | Carnivore. Feed a varied diet of meaty foods, several times a day. Live food may be needed to get this fish to eat. | ||||||
| Ease of Care(5=easy, 1=difficult) |  |
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| Reef Aquarium Compatibility | This is a suitable for the reef tank. Make sure to feed it several times a day. | ||||||
| Related Fish | Bluejaw Tilefish, Flashing Tilefish, Skunk Tilefish, More Tilefishes | ||||||
| Availability | Occasionally Available, never plentiful |
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| Add to Cart | Purple Tilefish
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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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