Orange Spot File Fish

Orange Spot Filefish (Oxymonacanthus longirostris)
AKA Harlequin Filefish, Longnose Filefish

Maximum size:
10cm

Suggested minimum aquarium size when adult:
75 litres

Difficulty:
Moderate

Feeding:
Despite many reports of this fish only eating Hard corals and starving when these are not available, all the specimens we hand pick take frozen Mysis and Brineshrimp. Although frequent small feeds are recommended.

Reef safe:
May be OK with Soft corals and Colonial Anemones, but will eat Hard Corals

Compatibility:
Peaceful, does not always do well in aquarium with active fish, these may outcompete it. Although when well settled will mix with most similarly sized fish that are not too aggressive. Can be kept in small groups.

Other information
Males have Orange fin rays in the dorsal and anal fin. The male has a spotted ventral flap; female have a grey flap with a black edge

For more information ask a member of staff in store.

This is a library photo taken at The WaterZoo, exact appearance may differ due to natural variations.

Our Filefish are hand picked from TMC and rested on our premises for at least 7 days and guaranteed feeding before being offered for sale.

All marine fish are only available for collection and payment in store. We are happy to reserve a fish in stock for up to 5 days. However, this will still be shown on our website until collected. Fish not collected within the specified period will be offered for sale without further notice.