Aiptasia Eating Filefish (Acreichthys tomentosus)

Description:
The Aiptasia Eating Filefish are thin and latterly compressed in shape with an arrowhead shape. They are blotchy green and brown in color mottled with white and dark splotches making them resemble some rock types. They are poor swimmers who have a distinct swimming motion so having the ability to blend in helps them from predation.     

Natural Ecology: 
Found in the Indo-West Pacific, with a range extends from the Japanese Ryukyu Islands to New South Wales of Australia and from East Africa to Fiji.

Alternative Names: Bristletail Filefish

Behavior:
Aiptasia Eating Filefish behave just like their name says, they are great at removing pests such as Aiptasia and some species of hydroids and anemones. They are very shy and will hide around your rock formations.

Food:
When not eating pests the Aiptasia Eating Filefish have been weaned to take aquarium pellets and flakes. Freshly frozen invertebrates such as ocean plankton, Mysis shrimp, and brine shrimp will be readily accepted.