Cantherhines pardalis
| Identification | A filefish patterned in a fine honeycomb reticulation of tan and darker lines, with a pale saddle at the tail base. Cryptic among rock and weed. |
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| Maximum Length | about 10″ |
| Origin | Indo-Pacific |
| Minimum Tank Size | 70 Gal. |
| Reef Compatibility | Not reef safe (with caution) |
Behavior
A hardy, secretive filefish that picks constantly at the rockwork. Peaceful with fish but an incorrigible coral and invert nipper.
Diet & Feeding
Omnivore. Offer meaty foods, dried algae/nori and quality pellets.
Cautions
Nips corals, clam mantles and small inverts — keep it out of prized reefs. Provide plenty of rockwork and varied food.