Bristletail Filefish (Unclassified bristletail)
Fish in the family Monacanthidae. Moderate care. Reef Safe with Caution.
Quick facts
Appearance
Elongated eel-like body with a dorsal fin running along the back, primarily transparent with iridescent blue spots, and distinctive long filamentous tail extensions.
Diet and feeding
Marine plankton, copepods, small crustaceans, worms, small fish fry.
Difficulty and care for the Bristletail Filefish
Moderate - Bristletail Filefish requires standard marine aquarium maintenance and intermediate fish keeping skills.
Common health issues
Marine Ich, Fin Rot, Swim Bladder Disorder, Bacterial Infections, Fungal Diseases
Origin and habitat
The Unclassified bristletail is naturally found in the Indo-Pacific region, specifically off the coasts of Australia and Indonesia, at depths ranging from shallow reefs to around 200 meters.
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