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	Redtail Filefish - Pervagor melanocephalus
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Main Features Redtail Filefish - Pervagor melanocephalusAlso known as: Blackheaded, Flame, Red-Tailed Filefish Maximum Size: the Pervagor melanocephalus grows up to 4 inches. General Size Specifications: The small size will come to you generally 1 to 2 inches; the medium generally 2 to 3 inches; the large generally 3 to 5 inches. Minimum Tank Size: The Redtail Filefish prefers a tank of at least 20 gallons with plenty of places to hide & swim. Diet: The Pervagor melanocephalus is a omnivore and likes to eat variety of foods, especially Mysis Shrimp, worms, flakes. Level of Care: The Redtail Filefish is a low maintenance fish. Behavior: The Redtail Filefish may act peacefully toward other fish. Breeding: Able to breed. Water Conditions: Keep water quality high (SG 1.020 - 1.025, pH 8.1 - 8.4, Temp. 72 - 78° F). Range: Indo-Pacific. General Notes: Needs plenty of places to hide and is rarely aggressive toward tankmates with the exception of it`s own genus. Filefishes are available seasonally and geographically. Don`t let their shy, delicate appearance fool you, a few make interesting, affordable aquarium specimens. Should not be kept with invertebrates in a reef setting. This specimen requires at LEAST three feedings a day of mysis shrimp, shaved raw shrimp, scallop and other finely chopped meats. Note: Due to variations among each species, livestock may not look identical to the image provided. Expect diversity since each animal is unique in color, texture and shape.