Batfish and Spadefish in Aquariums
Jay Hemdal
Batfish and spadefish, especially juvenile specimens, have been popular with home aquarists ever since the early days of marine fish importations from the Philippine Islands in the late 1950’s. During the 1970’s three species of batfish were...
The Red-rimmed Batfish, Platax pinnatus
Jay Hemdal
Photo by: "desertnaturalist"
Unfortunate experiences that people have had with this fish have taught most experienced aquarists to be very wary of this species. Large individuals, (8 to 12 inches tall) fare especially poorly. In speaking...
Recently bought a walking batfish at the fish store, been wanting one for years. I have a plan to get it eating, however, has anyone else had experience with one? Would be cool to learn something I've maybe overlooked for greater success.
My fireplace insert saltwater fish tank is 20 gallons. And I’m pretty happy with having corals and only a
Pinnatus batfish.
What’s your opinions on this.
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