Orbiculate Batfish, Orbic Platax, Orbic Batfish / Platax orbicularis

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Orbiculate Batfish, Orbic Platax, Orbic Batfish / Platax orbicularis

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SCIENTIFIC NAME -Platax orbicularis

COMMON NAME - Orbiculate Batfish (orbic platax, Orbic Batfish)

SIZE- 22.4" (57 cm)

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

FOODS AND FEEDING - Pieces of fresh shrimp, scallop, vitamin enriched Brine shrimp, frozen preparations for herbivores. Feed 3 times a day.

REEF COMPATIBILITY - Will eat Anemones, some corals, and many sessile invertebrates.

CAPTIVE CARE - Ich magnet, needs a deep tank with plenty of free swimming room, peaceful and more than one can be kept in large systems, do not keep with fin nippers (puffers etc.)
 

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