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The Bluehead Tilefish is also known as the Starck's Tilefish, Blueface Tilefish, Blue Tilefish, and Blue Jaw Tilefish. The head of this fish is blue, and the body a pale yellow.
A hardy fish, it needs a tank of at least 50 gallons with at least 3 inches of mixed substrate for burrowing, and a tight-fitting lid to prevent escape. It prefers to associate with members of its own species as tank mates and needs a lot of swimming room for its very active lifestyle.
The Bluehead Tilefish has been known to spawn successfully while in an aquarium.
A diet providing a variety of marine fish, crustacean flesh, and mysid or brine shrimp will give the Bluehead Tilefish the nutrition it needs when fed three times per day.
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Name: Bluehead Tilefish (Hoplolatilus starcki)
Family: Malacanthidae Range: Western and South Pacific Size: Up to 4 inches Diet: Carnivore Tank Set-up: Marine: Coral or rock, plants Reef Compatible: Yes Tank Conditions: 72-78°F; sg 1.020-1.025; pH 8.1-8.4 Minimum Tank Capacity: 50 gallon Light: Medium Temperament: Peaceful Swimming Level: No specific level Care Level: Moderate Reproduction: Egg Layer |
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