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 Saltwater Aquarium Batfish


Saltwater Aquarium Batfish is a saltwater fish that can easily be the centerpiece of a marine aquarium. Batfish are quite personable—almost pet like, and they are remarkably clever. While batfish are certainly not beginner fish, there are a few that are appropriate for the intermediate aquarist looking for an unusual and engaging animal. Batfish come from the Family Ephippidae, which is made up of the Spadefish, batfish and scats. Members of this family are indigenous to the Atlantic and Indo-Pacific, and they live in both saltwater and (very occasionally) brackish water. They are characterized by an anal fin with 3 spines and a very deep body that is compressed laterally. Not considered reef-compatible, the largest obstacles to success with batfish is the inability to meet the animal’s dietary needs.

   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

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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

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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 .

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All-natural New Life Spectrum contains absolutely no hormones. New Life Spectrum noticeably increases both color and vigor in both marine and freshwater fish. Premium ingredients produce results superior to other pellets, and even specialized fresh food (such as brine shrimp, seaweed, etc.) without pollution. The high-density, nutritious pellets help prevent lateral line disease, as well as other ailments related to faltering health. New Life Spectrum provides trace elements present in natural environments, but missing in aquariums.

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Even some hard to feed marine fish will eat New Life Spectrum fish food. Pellets are designed with no dust and will stay in the water for hours without disintegrating, reducing pollution.
New Life Spectrum is suitable for omnivorous, herbivorous, and many carnivorous fish. Ounce-for-ounce, New Life Spectrum provides far better nutrition than flake food, and is less-expensive relative to weight.
- High-quality easily digestible krill & fish meal protein
- Balanced daily diet for all marine fish
- Boosts immune system to repel parasites
- Enhances the full spectrum of your fish's color

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Photos are representative of each species. Each animal is unique and variations should be expected.

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Please note: Aquatic Connection will not guarantee the coloration of corals as seen in your reef system.

Reason? Not all corals from our tanks and lighting will look the same when they are in your tanks. Everybody's tanks have different lighting setups, spectrums, combinations, etc. Aquatic Connection's tanks are lit by 400 watt 20K Halide bulbs. We use this combination for best growth. But for best viewing this is not the best lighting choice. Aquatic Connection photographs all polyps under Actinic only lighting. This brings out the true zoanthilia and protopalythoa colors. If your tank consists of all daylight (10K's, 14K's etc.) with minimal actinic lighting, your not going to see the vibrant true colors. We suggest you add true actinic lamps also and turn these on in the evening without the daylight lighting for proper color viewing.