Controversial fish in LFSs?

Slocke · Mar 8, 2024

Northwest_Scapes_ said:
The main issue is a lot of Tilefish species aren't suitable for the average Reef Tank. In the wild, they're all found in deeper waters in flat terrain where they like to make burrows similar to a jawfish and usually live in pairs. Bright lighting, high flow (like in an SPS environment), and lots of rock structures aren't their thing and usually why they stress out a lot. They're also just very skiddish and jumpy in nature, especially the Purple tiles.
Ironically Elliot Lim from Marine Collectors says that in his experience, the Oreni is the most calm of all the species he's worked with which is surprising but nice to hear the most expensive species for once is the LEAST likely to Carpet surf lol

Mine is very personable and never shy. One of the few that hand feed. Though I forget what species it is…

Edit: it’s the dusky tilefish, H cuniculus

Slocke · Mar 8, 2024

dennis romano said:
According to my books, Maori/ Humphead are synonymous. Yes, they use C. undulatus as scientific name for both. It is a shame though that they would bring in such a fish. They claim to be an environmentally forward store.

Very disappointing. I’d be tempted to ask how they managed to acquire it legally and if they are aware they can grow to several feet and have a very low and concerning population.

OrionN · Mar 8, 2024

A beautiful small fish that is very difficult to keep and turn into a huge ugly fish.

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dennis romano · Mar 8, 2024

Slocke said:
Very disappointing I’d be tempted to ask how they managed to acquire it legally and if they are aware they can grow to several feet and have a very low and concerning population.

My curiosity is piqued. I may drive the 15 miles to see it and possibly get a picture.