Orbiculate Batfish
Platax
orbicularis
Description: The Orbiculate Batfish is also called
the Round Batfish, Orbic Platax and the Orbic Batfish. A round
body of reddish brown and large round fins contribute to this
fish's commanding presence.
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 Orbiculate 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: Moderate |
Starting at $29.99
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Teira Batfish
Platax
teira
Description: Also known as the Longfin Batfish, Longfin
Platax, and Round-faced Batfish, the body and fins have wide
vertical alternate bands of black and a pale yellow or tan. Not
a good reef dweller, it will eat many types of invertebrates
including corals and anemones.
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 Tiera 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 Tiera 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: Moderate |
Starting at $29.99
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Pinnatus Batfish
Platax
pinnatus
Description: Platax pinnatus is surely the showpiece
in any aquarium it inhabits. Pinnatus' are darkblackish/brown
with bright orange pin striping outlining its entire body. They
have a narrow vertical band behind the eye and a wider band behind
the pectoral fin, both of which become periodically translucent.
The distribution of the Pinnatus extends to the Tropical Western
Pacific, Red Sea, and Indian Ocean.
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. They are a great community
fish, but must be kept away from any nippers such as Angels due
to their lengthy fins.
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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