Pinnate Platax, Redfin Batfish / Platax pinnatus

[skinz78]

Pinnate Platax, Redfin Batfish / Platax pinnatus

SCIENTIFIC NAME - Platax pinnatus

COMMON NAME - Pinnate Platax, Redfin Batfish

SIZE - 17.7" (45 cm )

MIN. AQUARIUM SIZE - 200 US Gal. (757 L)

FOODS AND FEEDING - May not feed in captivity, vitamin enriched Brine shrimp, live black worms, small pieces of fresh shrimp, squid, frozen Mysis shrimp, frozen preparations for herbivores. feed 3 times a day.

REEF COMPATIBILITY - Will eat many kinds of sessile invertebrates, corals and Anemonies.

CAPTIVE CARE - A deep tank with plenty of unobstructed swimming room is needed, it is shy and needs adequate hiding places, non aggressive tank mates a must, more than one can be kept in large systems.

 

[prsnlty]

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20 years ago I purchased this beautiful fish and placed him in my 300g docile tank. He would not eat and within a week he died. Several months later received another one that we made sure was eating before purchasing. He did well for almost a year then for no apparent reason he died. He only ate black and blood worms for us. Wish I had a picture to share but lost them all from back then to a house fire.

 

[Eienna]

Gorgeous fish...I hope someone figures out what these guys need to thrive.

EDIT: And captive-breed some so they are more inclined to eat.