Orbic batfish

jhnrb

Reef enthusiast
FAMILY- Platacidae

SCIENTIFIC NAME - Platax Orbicularis

COMMON NAME - Orbiculate Batfish (orbic platax, Orbic Batfish)

SIZE- 22.4" (57 cm)

RANGE - Indo-Pacific

MIN. AQUARIUM SIZE - 200 US Gal. (757 L)

FOODS AND FEEDING - Pieces of fresh shrimp, scallop, vitamin enriched brine shrimp, frozen preparations for herbivores. Feed 3 times a day.

AQUARIUM SUITABILITY - 6

REEF COMPATIBILITY - Will eat anemonies, some corals, and many sessile invertebrates.

CAPTIVE CARE - Ich magnet, needs a deep tank with plenty of free swimming room, peaceful and more than one can be kept in large systems, do not keep with fin nippers (puffers etc.).

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