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Bristletail Filefish

GOOD Fish

Scientific Name Acreichthys tomentosus

Other Name(s) Matted Leatherjacket, Tomentosus Filefish, Aiptasia Eating Filefish

Care Level

Family

Bristletail Filefish

GOOD Fish
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Mottled green, brown, tan or white. To 4 inches. Available directly from Biota, the company that aquacultures them.