Matted Filefish Aiptasia Eating Filefish (Acreichthys tomentosus) – The Natural Aiptasia Eliminator!

The Aiptasia Eating Filefish, also known as Bristletail Filefish, Matted Leatherjacket, or Tomentosus Filefish, is a fantastic natural solution for controlling Aiptasia anemones. Its mottled green, brown, and tan coloration provides excellent camouflage.

🔹 Compatibility & Behavior

• Shy fish, rarely aggressive except towards its own species.

• Best suited for 30-gallon (115L) aquariums or larger.

• Not reef-safe: May nip at soft and stony corals as well as small invertebrates.

🔹 Usefulness in Aquariums

• Naturally eats Aiptasia, making it ideal for pest control.

• May nip at corals and invertebrates, not recommended for reef tanks.

🔹 Diet & Feeding

A balanced and varied diet is essential:

✔ Shaved shrimp, mysis shrimp

✔ Squid, scallop

✔ Freeze-dried krill soaked in vitamins

✔ Frozen marine algae

📌 Feed small portions multiple times per day.

🔹 Unique Behavior – Plays Dead!

This fish is known to float on its side, appearing lifeless to deter predators. This is completely normal behavior!

🔹 Captive Breeding

• Has been successfully bred in captivity.

• Males are larger than females and have fine bristle-like hairs near the base of their tail.

🔹 Quick Facts

✅ Great for Aiptasia control

❌ Not reef-safe

📏 Minimum 30 gallons (115L)

🍽 Frequent, varied feeding required

📢 Get a natural Aiptasia fighter for your aquarium today!