Orange-Spotted File Fish in 75-gallon, BB, Reef tank: yes or no?

[SkyReef]

Is this a good fit: an Orange-Spotted File Fish in 75-gallon, BB, Reef tank: yes or no? Thanks.

 

[wayne in norway]

Are you prepared to put in a lot of time and effort making sure this comparatively slow moving fish gest adequately fed?

 

[albano]

A very hard fish to keep alive, regardless of tank size!

 

[syrinx]

My main issue is that bare bottom tanks are supposed to have serious flow. Now with them being SPS that helps, because the filefish often need some coral to sustain themselves on until they feed well on other foods. I would set up a specific tank for one, or at least keep in a smaller QT where you can establish feeding regiment.

 

[SkyReef]

Are you prepared to put in a lot of time and effort making sure this comparatively slow moving fish gest adequately fed?

A very hard fish to keep alive, regardless of tank size!

My main issue is that bare bottom tanks are supposed to have serious flow. Now with them being SPS that helps, because the filefish often need some coral to sustain themselves on until they feed well on other foods. I would set up a specific tank for one, or at least keep in a smaller QT where you can establish feeding regiment.

Thanks, all. I decided to pass on this gorgeous fish. Not right for my tank. Very pretty,though.

 

[albano]

Thanks, all. I decided to pass on this gorgeous fish. Not right for my tank. Very pretty,though.

On behalf of the many people here, that try to give 'good advice'... THANK YOU for listening!... You have restored my faith in 'cyber-mankind'! :thumbsup: