Purple Tilefish

Hoplolatilus Tilefish should be added to well established aquariums with plenty of stable rockwork. Provide caves, cracks and crevices, wide open swim areas and sandy areas to create burrows. Tilefish are good jumpers ensure a tight fitting lid. Tilefish are fast swimming, peaceful and hardy fish that make a beautiful addition to aquariums. They are timid and prefer dimmly lit aquariums. House Tilefish with other peaceful tank mates will ensure active daytime swimming. Some Tilefish have been known to quickly change coloration. Once acclimated they will readily accept most prepared meaty diets. A diet of live enriched adult Brine, Glass/Grass or Black Worms may need to be fed if fish are not accepting prepared foods during acclimation.

Purple Tilefish are also sometimes known as Purple Sand Tilefish. Occasionally seen in the aquarium trade. Purple Tilefish have a purple body with with its belly and tail lobes having a red tint to them. Purple Tilefish can grow to a slightlyly over 5".

We recommend a minimum aquarium size of 50 gallons or larger for this species.

Water conditions: Salinity 1.020 - 1.025, Temp (F) 72 - 78, pH 8.1 - 8.4, Alkalinity 8 - 12 dKH