{"product_id":"red-tail-filefish-med","title":"Red Tail Filefish MED","description":"\u003ch2 class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\"\u003e\n\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRedtail Filefish (Pervagor melanocephalus \/ Redtail Filefish)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchor\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eRedtail Filefish\u003c\/strong\u003e is a distinctive and elegant marine species, recognised for its laterally compressed body, elongated snout, and vibrant red tail. Curious and intelligent, it constantly explores the aquarium and makes a fascinating addition to larger marine systems.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCompatibility:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003ePeaceful to semi-aggressive. Best kept with calm to moderately robust species such as tangs, wrasses, clownfish, angelfish, and butterflyfish. Avoid housing with aggressive triggerfish or fin-nipping species that may bully this relatively peaceful fish.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eReef Compatibility:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eReef-safe with caution. May nip at soft corals, zoanthids, LPS corals, feather dusters, and other sessile invertebrates. Best suited to fish-only aquariums or carefully monitored mixed reef systems.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDiet:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eOmnivore – feeds on a varied diet including mysis shrimp, brine shrimp, finely chopped seafood, marine algae, sponge-based foods, and high-quality marine pellets. Feed \u003cstrong\u003e2–3 times daily\u003c\/strong\u003e to maintain good health and vibrant colouration.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWater Parameters:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTemperature: 24–27°C\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSalinity: 1.023–1.026 SG\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003epH: 8.1–8.4\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMinimum Tank Size: \u003cstrong\u003e250L\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCare Level:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eModerate – requires a mature aquarium with stable water conditions, excellent filtration, and plenty of rockwork for shelter and natural grazing. Newly imported specimens may require patience when transitioning onto prepared foods.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTop Tip:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eChoose a specimen that is already feeding well before purchase. Providing a varied diet and plenty of natural grazing opportunities will help ensure long-term success and reduce the likelihood of coral nipping.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"livestock","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57358782792055,"sku":null,"price":25.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2145\/4643\/files\/api-v1.1-rn-public_files-pim-assets-cd-5c-6f-64-646f5ccdd4b79d00019ed900-images-10-77-a4-65-65a47710f039b9ec8df65676-LS-03340-LR-8912ef7b1d0da77a8ae41bdabfad296e.jpg-LS-03340-LR-8912e.webp?v=1786093844","url":"https:\/\/tropical-supplies.co.uk\/products\/red-tail-filefish-med","provider":"Tropical Supplies","version":"1.0","type":"link"}