{"product_id":"matted-filefish","title":"Matted Filefish","description":"\u003ch3 data-start=\"119\" data-end=\"157\" class=\"\"\u003e🟩 \u003cstrong data-start=\"126\" data-end=\"157\"\u003eMatted Filefish Quick Stats\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"159\" data-end=\"678\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"159\" data-end=\"206\" class=\"\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"161\" data-end=\"206\" class=\"\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"161\" data-end=\"181\"\u003eScientific Name:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cem data-start=\"182\" data-end=\"206\"\u003eAcreichthys tomentosus\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"207\" data-end=\"290\" class=\"\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"209\" data-end=\"290\" class=\"\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"209\" data-end=\"226\"\u003eCommon Names:\u003c\/strong\u003e Matted Filefish, Bristletail Filefish, Aiptasia-Eating Filefish\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"291\" data-end=\"331\" class=\"\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"293\" data-end=\"331\" class=\"\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"293\" data-end=\"308\"\u003eAdult Size:\u003c\/strong\u003e 3–4 inches (7.5–10 cm)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"332\" data-end=\"401\" class=\"\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"334\" data-end=\"401\" class=\"\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"334\" data-end=\"350\"\u003eTemperament:\u003c\/strong\u003e Peaceful to semi-aggressive (varies by individual)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"402\" data-end=\"427\" class=\"\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"404\" data-end=\"427\" class=\"\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"404\" data-end=\"417\"\u003eLifespan:\u003c\/strong\u003e 3–5 years\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"428\" data-end=\"456\" class=\"\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"430\" data-end=\"456\" class=\"\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"430\" data-end=\"444\"\u003eTank Size:\u003c\/strong\u003e 30+ gallons\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"457\" data-end=\"590\" class=\"\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"459\" data-end=\"482\" class=\"\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"459\" data-end=\"480\"\u003eWater Parameters:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"485\" data-end=\"590\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"485\" data-end=\"519\" class=\"\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"487\" data-end=\"519\" class=\"\"\u003eTemperature: 72–78°F (22–26°C)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"522\" data-end=\"537\" class=\"\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"524\" data-end=\"537\" class=\"\"\u003epH: 8.0–8.4\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"540\" data-end=\"568\" class=\"\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"542\" data-end=\"568\" class=\"\"\u003eSalinity: 1.020–1.025 SG\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"571\" data-end=\"590\" class=\"\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"573\" data-end=\"590\" class=\"\"\u003eNitrates: \u0026lt;20 ppm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"591\" data-end=\"651\" class=\"\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"593\" data-end=\"651\" class=\"\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"593\" data-end=\"602\"\u003eDiet:\u003c\/strong\u003e Omnivore – meaty foods, sometimes picks at coral\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"652\" data-end=\"678\" class=\"\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"654\" data-end=\"678\" class=\"\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"654\" data-end=\"669\"\u003eDifficulty:\u003c\/strong\u003e Moderate\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"680\" data-end=\"683\" class=\"\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"685\" data-end=\"703\" class=\"\"\u003e🐡 Description\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"705\" data-end=\"1077\" class=\"\"\u003eThe \u003cstrong data-start=\"709\" data-end=\"728\"\u003eMatted Filefish\u003c\/strong\u003e is a small, oddly shaped reef fish known for its camouflage ability and usefulness in pest control. Its mottled green and brown coloration helps it blend in with live rock and macroalgae. Most notably, this species is one of the few natural predators of \u003cstrong data-start=\"983\" data-end=\"1004\"\u003eAiptasia anemones\u003c\/strong\u003e, making it popular among reef keepers struggling with pest infestations.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"1079\" data-end=\"1082\" class=\"\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"1084\" data-end=\"1101\" class=\"\"\u003e🧼 Care Guide\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"1103\" data-end=\"1877\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1103\" data-end=\"1218\" class=\"\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1105\" data-end=\"1218\" class=\"\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1105\" data-end=\"1120\"\u003eTank Setup:\u003c\/strong\u003e Provide plenty of live rock for grazing and hiding. A peaceful reef or fish-only tank works best.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1219\" data-end=\"1361\" class=\"\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1221\" data-end=\"1361\" class=\"\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1221\" data-end=\"1234\"\u003eBehavior:\u003c\/strong\u003e Generally peaceful, but may nip at \u003cstrong data-start=\"1270\" data-end=\"1280\"\u003ecorals\u003c\/strong\u003e or sessile invertebrates—\u003cstrong data-start=\"1306\" data-end=\"1344\"\u003ereef compatibility is hit or miss.\u003c\/strong\u003e Monitor closely.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1362\" data-end=\"1498\" class=\"\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1364\" data-end=\"1498\" class=\"\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1364\" data-end=\"1376\"\u003eFeeding:\u003c\/strong\u003e Accepts a variety of frozen foods (mysis, brine, chopped seafood) and may take pellets over time. Needs frequent feeding.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1499\" data-end=\"1647\" class=\"\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1501\" data-end=\"1647\" class=\"\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1501\" data-end=\"1522\"\u003eAiptasia Control:\u003c\/strong\u003e Highly valued for this purpose, but \u003cstrong data-start=\"1559\" data-end=\"1595\"\u003enot all individuals eat Aiptasia\u003c\/strong\u003e, and some may stop after acclimating to tank foods.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1648\" data-end=\"1787\" class=\"\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1650\" data-end=\"1787\" class=\"\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1650\" data-end=\"1664\"\u003eReef Safe?\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cstrong data-start=\"1665\" data-end=\"1681\"\u003eWith caution\u003c\/strong\u003e – some individuals are completely reef safe, while others develop a taste for zoanthids, LPS, or softies.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1788\" data-end=\"1877\" class=\"\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1790\" data-end=\"1877\" class=\"\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1790\" data-end=\"1803\"\u003eBreeding:\u003c\/strong\u003e No successful captive breeding; all are wild-caught. 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