Gobies & Blennies
Aiptasia Eating File – Acreichthys tomentosus
$112.48
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- Packed to order with heat or cold packs for the season
- Eating and settled in our systems before it ships
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About this fish
About this fish
Aqua SD’s Aiptasia Eating File – Acreichthys tomentosus is a saltwater filefish sold to help aquarium keepers deal with Aiptasia. While the exact effectiveness can vary by tank and individual fish, this fish’s practical use is straightforward: it’s introduced as a “target feeder” for nuisance Aiptasia in reef-style setups. Its verified scientific identity is Acreichthys tomentosus, a marine species commonly offered in the hobby under the broader category of filefish.
Features:
- Target-feeding approach: commonly used by reef hobbyists specifically to reduce Aiptasia outbreaks
- Filefish-style grazing/pecking behavior can encourage pest capture, especially where live rock is well established
- Best kept in aquariums with plenty of rockwork and hiding spaces, since filefish are more comfortable in structured environments
- Will typically do best when fed a varied diet so it doesn’t rely solely on any single food source
- Temperament varies by individual; plan for cautious compatibility when mixing with other territorial tankmates
Specifications:
- Scientific name (verified): Acreichthys tomentosus
- Category: Gobies & Blennies (as listed by the shop); filefish-type marine fish
- Water type: Saltwater (marine aquarium)
- Temperature (typical tropical marine range): About 72–78°F (22–26°C)
- Specific gravity / salinity (typical reef range): Approximately 1.020–1.025
- Diet (general): Varied meaty foods and/or appropriate omnivorous filefish foods; don’t depend on Aiptasia alone
