Matted Filefish

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Latin Name: Acreichthys tomentosus
Common Name(s): Matted Filefish, Aiptasia-Eating Filefish, Bristle-Tail Filefish
Difficulty: Intermediate
Temperament: Peaceful
Adult Full Size: 3.5"
Minimum Tank Size: 55 gallons
Reef Safe: No
UV Required: No
Protein Skimmer Required: No
Foods: ABN Chromo Pellets, Marine Flakes, Brine, Bloodworms, Mysis, Multipack

Description: Matted Filefish are definitely a topic of discussion amongst marine aquaria enthusiasts. They grow to 3.5” and easily accept frozen & dry foods. Though they may eat Aiptasia, we do not recommend them for reef aquaria. Matted files should not be kept with other triggers or files.