Acreichthys tomentosus – Aiptasia Eating Filefish aka Matted Filefish are an incredibly helpful species of filefish. They are called the Aiptasia Eating Filefish because of their propensity to eat nuisance anemones which plague most home aquariums like Aiptasia, majano anemones, and some types of hydroids. They do not require Aiptasia and will eat most aquarium foods. These interesting little filefish have the ability to change coloration and blend in with their surroundings rapidly, making it fun to watch them roam around the tank.

This species is reef safe with caution, as some individuals may nip at soft corals, zoas, SPS polyps, fleshy LPS corals, clam mantles, and/or tiny ornamental shrimp. They do well in tanks 30 gallons or larger and are peaceful toward other fish species. They are territorial with their own kind, but can be kept in pairs. It’s easy to sex these fish as adults because the males have clear bristles on the caudal peduncle near the base of the tail, giving this fish its other common name of Bristletail Filefish.

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Vibrant, hardy, and full of personality, the ORA Neon Dottyback is a truly stunning fish, showcasing electric blue and bright orange coloration that pops in any aquarium.

This species requires an aquarium of 30 gallons or larger, with plenty of live rock and caves to provide hiding places. Neon Dottybacks are curious, bold, and moderately territorial, making them best suited for tanks with other semi-aggressive to aggressive tank mates.

Keeping more than one dottyback is possible if the aquarium provides ample rockwork and hiding spaces. In some cases, adding multiple small individuals at the same time can even result in the formation of a spawning harem.

Diet: Readily accepts frozen mysis, brine shrimp, and other meaty foods.

Hardy and captive-bred by ORA, the Neon Dottyback is an excellent choice for hobbyists looking for bold color, resilience, and engaging behavior.

While they may nip at very small ornamental shrimp, they usually leave corals and most other inverts alone. They are also known for helping reduce unwanted pests like bristle worms, making them a great addition to a pest-control-minded reef keeper’s system.