Starck's Tilefish (Hoplolatilus starcki)
Fish in the family Malacanthidae. Expert care. Reef Safe.
Quick facts
Appearance
Starck's Tilefish is a small, stout-bodied fish with a prominent head and large mouth. It displays yellow-gold coloration on the body with blue spotting and striping on the face and gill covers, with a characteristic dark stripe running through the eye.
Diet and feeding
Offer small meaty foods including mysis shrimp, copepods, and finely chopped seafood. Feed 2-3 times daily in small portions, as they are specialized feeders adapted to consuming zooplankton and small crustaceans in the wild.
Difficulty and care for the Starck's Tilefish
Moderate - Requires some experience due to specific dietary water or tank requirements. Best suited for intermediate aquarists.
Common health issues
Marine ich, Fin rot, Swim bladder disorder, Hole-in-the-head disease, Columnaris
Origin and habitat
Indo-Pacific region, found in deep reef environments from the Philippines and Indonesia to the Great Barrier Reef.
Log Starck's Tilefish in your reef tank
Reef Trak gives you the full record on every species in your tank: acquisition date, source, photos, parameters at time of stocking, and links to maintenance and feeding events. Track Starck's Tilefish alongside everything else in your reef.
