Orbiculate Batfish
Platax
orbicularis
Description: The Orbiculate batfish is a nice fish
for anyone who has a tank large enough to house them. This species
changes appearance a lot during its lifetime and an adult specimen
looks nothing like a juvenile one. Both coloration and body shape
changes. Adult specimens have a very high profile reminding much
of the body shape of freshwater angelfish and a yellow and brown
body. Juvenile specimens have a much lower body more similar
to that of a discus fish (a little more squared). The juvenile
Orbiculate batfish has a silvery body with three black lines
running vertically across it. They are not reef safe as they
will eat small fish and invertebrates as well as anemones and
corals. The Orbiculate batfish is a friendly species and can
be kept with most species that are large enough not to be considered
food and that enjoy a similar setup. Don't keep with very aggressive
fish like triggers.
Recommended
Tank : Requires a deep tank
of at least 180 gallons with lots of open space to swim in. Not
a good reef tank inhabitant, it will eat many types of invertebrates
including corals and anemones.
Feeding and
Diet: When first introduced
into the aquarium, live saltwater feeder shrimp should be used
to entice this fish to eat. A varied diet of meaty foods such
as mysis shrimp, scallops, vitamin-enriched brine shrimp, and
frozen herbivore preparations will help the Orbic to thrive.
Try to feed small amounts three times a day.
Acclimation Time: 4+ hours
Approximate
Purchase Size: Small: 2"
to 3"; Medium: 3" to 4-1/2"; Large: 4-1/2"
to 7"
Level of
Care: Moderate |
Starting at $29.99
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Teira Batfish
Platax
teira
Description: Teira Batfish, also nicknamed Longfin
Batfish and Round-faced Batfish, are an extremely peaceful and
social marine species that will form schools with others of their
kind. Juvenile Teira Batfish have relatively long anal and dorsal
fins that will become much shorter as the fish matures and fills
out to its adult shape. Teira Batfish are mild mannered and will
coexist peacefully with their tank mates, but should not be housed
with overly aggressive species that may bully them as juveniles.Teira
Batfish are a very mild mannered fish that will do well with
a wide variety of tank mates, but they are not considered to
be reef safe (they will sessile invertebrates, e.g.; anemones
and coral species) and should be housed within a FOWLR environment.
Recommended
Tank :Teira Batfish require
an adequate amount of open swimming space and should be provided
with at least a 180 gallon aquarium. They should also be provided
with a sandy to crushed-coral substrate and plenty of live rock
for shelter and overall system health. As they grow to a large
size they will need strong, efficient biological and mechanical
filtration with the addition of a quality protein skimmer in
order to handle their large biological load on the system and
ensure pristine water conditions;
Feeding and
Diet: When first introduced
into the aquarium, live saltwater feeder shrimp should be used
to entice this fish to eat. A varied diet of meaty foods such
as mysis shrimp, scallops, vitamin-enriched brine shrimp, and
frozen herbivore preparations will help the Tiera to thrive.
Try to feed small amounts three times a day.
Acclimation Time: 4+ hours
Approximate
Purchase Size: Small: 2"
to 3"; Medium: 3" to 4-1/2"; Large: 4-1/2"
to 7"
Level of
Care: Moderate |
Starting at $29.99
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Pinnatus Batfish
Platax
pinnatus
Description: Also known as the Dusky Batfish or the
Longfin Batfish. The Pinnatus Batfish are sually found in shallow
protected coastal waters. A very delicate fish, water quality
must be perfect. They are a great community fish, but must be
kept with non aggressive fish.
Recommended
Tank : Requires a deep tank
of at least 180 gallons. Not a good reef tank inhabitant, it
will eat many types of invertebrates including corals and anemones.
As with all Batfish, the Pinnatus is susceptible to ich so a
UV and perfect water conditions are recommended.
Feeding and
Diet: When first introduced
into the aquarium, live saltwater feeder shrimp should be used
to entice this fish to eat. A varied diet of meaty foods such
as mysis shrimp, scallops, vitamin-enriched brine shrimp, and
frozen herbivore preparations will help the Orbic to thrive.
Try to feed small amounts three times a day.
Approximate
Purchase Size: Small: 2"
to 3"; Medium: 3" to 4-1/2"; Large: 4-1/2"
to 7"
Level of
Care: Advanced Aquarist - Extremely
difficult fish to keep and should only be kept by experts.Getting
them to eat is the major stumbling block for new arrivals. Due
to their timidness, care must be taken to see that they get their
share of food amongst tank mates.
Acclimation Time: 4+ hours
Approximate
Purchase Size: Small: 2"
to 3"; Medium: 3" to 4-1/2"; Large: 4-1/2"
to 7"
Please note: We guarantee that ALL
aquaria species we offer will arrive alive and in good condition.
However, the increased level of care required for this particular
marine specimen, designates it as an "Advanced Aquarist
Species Only." Therefore recommended only for the expert
marine aquarist, zoo, or research institution . |
Starting at $59.99
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