Red Tail Filefish

[samchenz]

Hi,

Just bought one Red Tail Filefish last week. Now feeding very well on mysis shrimps in the QT tank.

An interesting fish bcos its fins movements are simliar to the Trigger but it has a peaceful temperament (not reef safe). Also has a "file like" horn on its head that can extend up 90 degrees when threatened. Due to its jagged horn, a net cannot be used to catch it or it will sure be stucked there. Luckily the LFS staff alerted me before I scooped it out.

Anyone keeping such a fish, can share your experience?

Picture taken from internet

[bigbird]

Hi,

Just bought one Red Tail Filefish last week. Now feeding very well on mysis shrimps in the QT tank.

An interesting fish bcos its fins movements are simliar to the Trigger but it has a peaceful temperament (not reef safe). Also has a "file like" horn on its head that can extend up 90 degrees when threatened. Due to its jagged horn, a net cannot be used to catch it or it will sure be stucked there. Luckily the LFS staff alerted me before I scooped it out.

Anyone keeping such a fish, can share your experience?

Picture taken from internet

Hi Sam,

very nice orange file you have. One more green will make it perfect.