Tasselled Filefish "Chaetodermis penicilligerus"

**Tasselled Filefish "Chaetodermis penicilligerus"**

Tasselled Filefish, also known as the Prickly leather-jacket or Tasselled Leather-jacket, is a demersal Marine fish belonging to the family Monacanthidae. They primarily eat algae and small invertebrates. They are known for eating bristle worms.

Approx. 5 Inch Juvenile
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*The picture(s) in the cart are usually taken from our store. They look similar in size and appearance to what we are offering. Due to quantities and variations, your fish will most likely look slightly different than the picture(s).

Quick details:

Scientific Name: Chaetodermis penicilligerus
Aquarium Adaptivity Level: Easy
Care Level: Moderate
Aggression Level: Aggressive
Water Conditions:
Reef Compatible: No - best kept in a peaceful fish-only aquarium.
Life Span:
Family: Monacanthidae
Acclimation Date: May 6
Acclimation Time: Approx. 3 hours
Food: We feed a mixture of approx. 85% algae, shrimp, garlic & mussels (approx. 3 times per day).
* They require special feeding related to their rapidly growing teeth. To wear down their teeth, they need to be fed shrimp, krill, squid, clams, fish, etc;

Details:

This filefish is related to triggerfish, but much more peaceful. It has a great personality and is a great eater.
The Tasselled filefish should be effective at controlling bristle worms in your tank (it eats them).