Fourmanoir's Tilefish (Hoplolatilus fourmanoiri)
Fish in the family Malacanthidae. Hard care. Reef Safe.
Quick facts
Appearance
Fourmanoir's Tilefish is a small, elongated fish with pale cream to whitish coloration and distinctive yellow or orange markings on the head and anterior body. The mouth is notably large and terminal, and the dorsal fin extends nearly the full length of the body. The fish displays a somewhat compressed body profile typical of tilefish.
Diet and feeding
Feed small meaty foods such as mysis shrimp, copepods, and fine carnivore pellets. Fourmanoir's Tilefish is a microcarnivore that feeds on small crustaceans and organic matter in the sand.
Difficulty and care for the Fourmanoir's Tilefish
Fourmanoir's Tilefish is difficult to keep, requiring a specialized setup with sand beds for burrowing, stable parameters, and careful feeding. It is naturally reclusive and easily stressed by aggressive tankmates or excessive light.
Common health issues
Marine Ich, Fin Rot, Swim Bladder Disease, Bacterial Infections, Parasitic Infestations
Origin and habitat
Indo-Pacific region, documented from the Philippines, Indonesia, and parts of Micronesia at moderate to deep reef depths.
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