Scrawled Filefish Aquarium Care Guide

Keeping Scrawled Filefish in an aquarium requires the right conditions.

Aquarium Information

• Care level: intermediate
• Temperament: peaceful
• Diet: omnivore
• Minimum tank size: 120 gallons
• Compatibility: Generally peaceful with other non-aggressive fish. May nip at corals or sessile invertebrates, especially soft corals and anemones. Best kept with robust, non-aggressive tankmates.
• Special requirements: Requires a well-established aquarium with plenty of live rock for grazing and hiding. A varied diet is crucial, including marine algae, spirulina, mysis shrimp, brine shrimp, and high-quality pellet foods. Good water quality and stable parameters are essential. Can be prone to ich if stressed.

Water parameters

Temperature

72-78°F (22-26°C)

pH level

8.1-8.4

Hardness

8-12 dKH

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