Skunk 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.

Skunk Tilefish are also sometimes known as Redstripe or Redback Tilefish. Occasionally seen in the aquarium trade. Skunk Tilefish have a white body and a red stripe that begins behind its eye and runs to its tail. Skunk Tilefish can grow to 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