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Acreichthys tomentosus 3-4 cm
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Acreichthys tomentosus

Common name: Filefish. This fish has an oval-shaped gray/brown body, greenish with scattered small prickly hairs.

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Data sheet

Delivery price Europe
Fixed price €29 - Offered starting from €249 of living*
Minimum order amount for live products
50€ excluding shipping costs. For the well-being of the animals, do not make them travel alone.
Maintenance
Medium
Temperament
Very territorial
Food
Omnivore
Reef compatibility
Recommended with caution
Recommended number
one topic per 500 liters
Price according to size
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Maximum size
12 cm
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Reproduction
Possible
Package information for the winter period
A hole is made in the cardboard to supply the chemical heater with oxygen.

En savoir plus

Acreichthys tomentosus – Aiptasia-Eating Filefish

Acreichthys tomentosus, commonly known as the filefish, is a valuable ally for any aquarist looking to naturally eliminate glass anemones Aiptasia sp. and their cousins Majano sp. Native to the Indo-Pacific, this fish belongs to the Monacanthidae family, related to triggerfish.

A useful and unique fish

Its oval-shaped body is covered with fine growths reminiscent of a velvet or moss texture, with a gray/brown to olive green coloration depending on the lighting and stress. Discreet yet effective, Acreichthys tomentosus spends its days foraging on live rocks in search of prey.

Unlike chemical or mechanical solutions that are often ineffective against Aiptasia, this fish offers a natural and sustainable alternative to gently eliminate them without disrupting the balance of the reef aquarium.

Maintenance conditions

  • Minimum recommended volume: 150 liters
  • Temperature: 24°C to 27°C
  • pH: 8.0 to 8.4
  • Decor: live rocks, hiding places, open swimming area
  • Water movement: moderate

Behavior and compatibility

This fish is peaceful and discreet, although it may sometimes appear shy upon arrival. Once acclimated, it integrates perfectly into a community reef aquarium. It coexists well with invertebrates and most other fish.

However, it is not recommended to keep it with very aggressive or dominant fish that could stress it or limit its access to food.

Feeding

  • Natural predator of Aiptasia and Majano
  • Accepts frozen foods (brine shrimp, mysis)
  • Marine pellets as a supplement once acclimated
  • Can feed on algae or small invertebrates

Why choose Acreichthys tomentosus?

  • Naturally eliminates Aiptasia and Majano anemones
  • Peaceful and easy to maintain fish
  • Unique appearance and discreet behavior
  • Perfect for medium-sized reef aquariums
  • Eco-friendly alternative to anti-Aiptasia products

Discreet yet formidable against invasive anemones, Acreichthys tomentosus is an ideal aesthetic and biological asset for any reef aquarium concerned with maintaining a natural balance.

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