oceansoftheworld:(Info/Info)The Pinnate batfish (Platax pinnatus) also known as the firebird fish,
oceansoftheworld:(Info/Info)The Pinnate batfish (Platax pinnatus) also known as the firebird fish, dusky batfish, shaded batfish, or red-faced batfish is a fish from the western Pacific. It is one of the most remarkable species of saltwater aquarium fish, but notoriously difficult to keep in the home aquarium. Most wild-caught saltwater fish reject commercial foods and die from starvation, despite plenty of food being available in the tank. If that’s not enough, they require plenty of water (a single firebird needs 180-300 gallons), and perfect salinity levels. As a juvenile it is blackish brown, or black with an orange stripe outlining its entire body. Adults become a dull silver. This fish grows to a maximum size of 45 cm (18 in). -- source link
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