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[edit] Purple Tilefish Scientific Name Hoplolatilus purpureus Max. Size: 5.1 in. (13 cm) Tank Size: 55 gallon or larger Aggression: Peaceful Hardiness: Hard to get eating and adjusted to aquarium life at first, but after that hump moderately hardy. Reef-Safe: Yes Available as captive-bred: No

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Physical Description

Body is mainly purple with blue on top of the head and tapering down the back. Tail is clean with a red V-shape marking.

Distribution

Western Pacific

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• Genus: Hoplolatilus

• Species: purpureus

Behavior

Active swimmer that demands plenty of swimming space. Requires a covered tank due to its jumping abilities. Will burrow a hole under rockwork to hide and sleep in. Does not show aggression to other fish unless provoked.

Feeding

Meaty foods, including mysis shimp, squid, clam, frozen preparations. Some will also accept pellet and flake food.

Breeding

Egg layer

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Additional Notes

Tilefish are known to have poor survivability in home aquariums due to their timidness to begin eating. When purchasing a tilefish avoid skinny specimens. During the first couple of days in a new aquarium dim the lighting to help the fish adjust. Once the fish is adjusted to the new aquarium, they are a great addition. They add a splash of color and personality!