Special Order Fish
Oreni Tilefish
$622.99
Live animal: Overnight delivery, Tuesday–Friday (Saturday $25 extra, arranged by phone or email). Covered by our Live Arrival Guarantee.We ship daily. Prices and availability may change. Images are for illustration only and may vary from the actual product. Stock is subject to change.
Special order: we bring this fish in for you. Contact us and we’ll confirm when it can ship.
- Packed to order with heat or cold packs for the season
- Eating and settled in our systems before it ships
- Questions? Ask a reef keeper
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About this fish
About this fish
Oreni Tilefish is the shop name for Hoplolatilus oreni, a marine tilefish kept in saltwater aquariums for its active, bottom-associated behavior and clean use of open sand/rock structure. In a typical home system, it’s most valued as a show fish that forages and swims through the lower portions of the tank, rather than as a community “snack” fish. Because this is a special order fish, it’s usually brought in specifically for hobbyists who want a species with a more specialized living style than many common reef fish.
Features:
- Bottom-dwelling tilefish behavior that typically makes use of open sand and nearby rock for shelter.
- Carnivorous feeding habits, generally suited to diets of meaty, protein-rich foods.
- Often benefits from an aquascape that offers hiding places and secure retreats.
- Best kept in stable, well-established marine systems to support sensitive saltwater fish health.
- May interact with other tankmates according to its temperament and territory around the bottom region.
- A good choice for aquarists who can provide appropriate feeding frequency and ample space to roam along the lower substrate.
Specifications:
- Scientific name: Hoplolatilus oreni
- Type: Marine tilefish (carnivorous)
- Diet: Meaty, protein-rich foods (typical for carnivorous tilefish)
