Coloured Filefish (Pervagor melanocephalus)

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Coloured Filefish

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Coloured Filefish

Pervagor melanocephalus

Difficulty

Challenging

Min. Tank Size

132 Litres (35 US G.)

Size

8.9-10.2cm (3.5-4 ")

sg

1.020 - 1.025

pH

8.2 - 8.5

Temp.

22.2-23.9°C (72 -75 °F)

Water Hardness

8-12 °d

Stocking Ratio

1:1 M:F

Availability

Uncommon

Diet

Carnivore
Live Foods
Other (See article)

Life Span

4-6 years

Habitat

Indo-West Pacific

Family

Monacanthidae




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Additional names

Coloured Filefish, Redtail Filefish, Black Headed Filefish, Black Headed Leatherjacket

Additional scientific names

Monacanthus melanocephalus, Acreichthys melanocephalus, Pervagor melanocephalus melanocephalus
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