Orbicular Batfish (Platax orbicularis)

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Orbicular Batfish

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Adult Orbicular Batfish

Platax orbicularis

Difficulty

Challenging

Min. Tank Size

3785 Litres (1000 US G.)

Size

40-60 cm (15.7-23.6")

sg

1.020 - 1.025

pH

8.1 - 8.4

Temp.

22.2-25.6°C (72 -78 °F)

Water Hardness

8-12 °d

Stocking Ratio

1:1 M:F

Availability

Uncommon

Diet

Carnivore
Live Foods
Other (See article)

Life Span

5-12 years

Habitat

Indo-Pacific

Family

Ephippidae




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Additional names

Orbicular Batfish, Orbiculate Batfish, Circular Spadefish Batfish, Round Batfish, Orbic Platax, Orbic Batfish

Additional scientific names

Chaetodon orbicularis, Chaetodon vespertilio, Platax blochii
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