Small aquarium and aptasia eating file fish good or bad

[lud]

I want to get an aptasia eating filefish but my tank is 13.5 gallons.Would it still do okay

 

[Cthulukelele]

An apitasia eating filefish is too big for that tank and isn't reef safe. There's a reason they've kind of fallen out of favor in the last few years. They're hell on corals

 

[MoshJosh]

Peppermint shrimp or berghia nudibranchs would be a better choice for such a small tank. That said, if you can find a tiny/juvenile filefish it could work temporarily.

 

[lud]

Peppermint shrimp or berghia nudibranchs would be a better choice for such a small tank. That said, if you can find a tiny/juvenile filefish it could work temporarily.

I wonder how long means temporarily

 

[MoshJosh]

I wonder how long means temporarily

I would say a few weeks after your aptasia is gone. . .

 

[lud]

I would say a few weeks after your aptasia is gone. . .

The thing is I’m only buying it because of its look

 

[VintageReefer]

No do not get

I had one in my 75. Took 6 months before he started eating aiptasia. Then he ate them all. I was happy. Then he ate all my torch and hammer. When that was gone then he eat Zoanthids. Then I was very mad

 

[lud]

Thanks but do you know any fish which look similar but are reef safe

 

[MoshJosh]

The thing is I’m only buying it because of its look

I apologize, I thought you were wanting it for aptasia control. . .

ORA Pygmy Filefish

The Whitespotted Pygmy Filefish from ORA has a fun pattern and an interesting shape. It is a unique fish that will do well in a wide range of different aquariums. Purchase Size: ~1" (length) Feeding: Omnivore. Feed several times per day. When you can, feed live foods for a healthier fish...

www.algaebarn.com

I think most filefish are considered reef safe with caution at best, but I could be wrong.

 

[lud]

I apologize, I thought you were wanting it for aptasia control. . .

ORA Pygmy Filefish

The Whitespotted Pygmy Filefish from ORA has a fun pattern and an interesting shape. It is a unique fish that will do well in a wide range of different aquariums. Purchase Size: ~1" (length) Feeding: Omnivore. Feed several times per day. When you can, feed live foods for a healthier fish...

www.algaebarn.com

I think most filefish are considered reef safe with caution at best, but I could be wrong.

Thanks

 

[gbroadbridge]

I want to get an aptasia eating filefish but my tank is 13.5 gallons.Would it still do okay

No way - the tank is far too small.

Also, they are not reef safe and will eat/demolish any LPS coral

 

[VintageReefer]

You could probably get a chromis. Tank is a little on the small side so just get one or you’ll get fighting and bullying

Yellow chromis (mine, transitioning to full yellow still)


Black and Gold chromis (not mine, took pic at my local fish store