{"product_id":"ora-captive-bred-aiptasia-eating-filefish-small-acreichthys-tomentosus","title":"ORA Captive-Bred Aiptasia-Eating Filefish – Small (Acreichthys tomentosus)","description":"\u003ch2 class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\"\u003eORA Captive-Bred Aiptasia-Eating Filefish – Small (Acreichthys tomentosus)\u003cspan class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchor\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNatural Aiptasia Control with a Personality\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMeet the \u003cstrong\u003eORA Captive-Bred Aiptasia-Eating Filefish\u003c\/strong\u003e, a unique marine fish famous for its appetite for nuisance Aiptasia anemones. Also known as the Matted Leatherjacket or Bristletail Filefish, \u003cem\u003eAcreichthys tomentosus\u003c\/em\u003e combines unusual camouflage, peaceful behavior, and potential pest-control benefits in one fascinating fish.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIts mottled green, tan, and brown coloration can change depending on its environment and mood, helping it blend naturally into rockwork and vegetation. Adults reach approximately \u003cstrong\u003e3.5–4 inches\u003c\/strong\u003e, while this small ORA offering is approximately \u003cstrong\u003e0.5–1.5 inches at purchase\u003c\/strong\u003e. \u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCare Information\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eScientific Name:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cem\u003eAcreichthys tomentosus\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCommon Name:\u003c\/strong\u003e Aiptasia-Eating Filefish\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAlso Known As:\u003c\/strong\u003e Matted Leatherjacket, Bristletail Filefish\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBreeder:\u003c\/strong\u003e ORA\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAquaculture:\u003c\/strong\u003e Captive Bred\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eApproximate Purchase Size:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.5–1.5 Inches\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMaximum Size:\u003c\/strong\u003e Approximately 3.5–4 Inches\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCare Level:\u003c\/strong\u003e Moderate\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTemperament:\u003c\/strong\u003e Generally Peaceful\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDiet:\u003c\/strong\u003e Omnivore\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpecialty:\u003c\/strong\u003e Aiptasia Control\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eReef Safe:\u003c\/strong\u003e With Caution\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eAiptasia Control\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAiptasia-Eating Filefish are popular with reef keepers because \u003cstrong\u003emany individuals will consume nuisance Aiptasia anemones\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHowever, Aiptasia consumption is \u003cstrong\u003enot guaranteed\u003c\/strong\u003e. An individual fish may take days or weeks to begin eating Aiptasia, and some may never develop an interest in them. They are not specialized Aiptasia feeders and readily accept standard aquarium foods. \u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eReef Safe With Caution\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis species should be considered \u003cstrong\u003ereef safe with caution\u003c\/strong\u003e. Although commonly purchased for Aiptasia control, individual filefish may investigate or nip at corals and other sessile invertebrates.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBehavior varies between individuals, so the fish should be monitored carefully in a reef aquarium.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFeeding\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDo not rely on Aiptasia as the fish's primary food source. 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