Scrawl Filefish

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Difficulty: Beginner
Temperament: Semi-Aggressive
Latin Name: Aluterus scriptus                                                                                                    Common Names: Scrawled Filefish, Broomtail Filefish, Scribbled Leatherjacket                      Adult full size: Commonly reach 24"
Minimum Tank Size: 120 gallons
UV Required: No
Protein Skimmer: Recommended
Reef Safe: No
Foods: 2.3mm ABN Chromo Pellets, Krill, Squid, Clams, Scallops, Silversides, IQF: Crab Clusters, LRS: Chunky Mix

Description: Scrawl Filefish are hardy fish for the fish only aquarium. We source our Scrawled Filefish from the Caribbean. They are known for their unique body shape, light brown colored body, and a blue "scribble" pattern that runs all along the body. They eat all prepared foods and can grow to 4 feet in the wild! Caution should be taken when mixing with conspecifics. Scrawl Files are not reef safe as they will prey upon crustaceans and fleshy invertebrates.