Pinnatus Batfish
Platax pinnatus
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Suggested Tank
200+ gallons
Max Size
18 inches
Difficulty
Temperament
Description
Juveniles are jet-black, sickle-finned discs outlined in a brilliant orange-red margin, maturing into tall, silvery-tan spadefish with faint dark bars and much shorter fins. Generally peaceful and shy toward other fish but a relentless picker that will sample corals, anemones, tubeworms and small ornamental shrimp, so it belongs in a fish-only system. Notoriously delicate, it often refuses prepared foods, is highly prone to ich and stress, and needs a very deep, tall 200+ gallon tank with open swimming room and shaded hiding spots.
Reef Safe
No
Environment
Batfish require a large tank with plenty of open swimming space. They also need plenty of hiding spots and a sandy bottom for burrowing.
Behavior
Batfish are generally peaceful and can be quite shy. They are known to hide when first introduced to a new environment, but will become more active and sociable once they feel safe.
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