Fish of the Day: Redfin Batfish

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Pinnate Platax, Redfin Batfish / Platax pinnatus

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SCIENTIFIC NAME - Platax pinnatus

COMMON NAME - Pinnate Platax, Redfin Batfish

SIZE - 17.7" (45 cm )

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

FOODS AND FEEDING - May not feed in captivity, vitamin enriched Brine shrimp, live black worms, small pieces of fresh shrimp, squid, frozen Mysis shrimp, frozen preparations for herbivores. feed 3 times a day.

REEF COMPATIBILITY - Will eat many kinds of sessile invertebrates, corals and Anemonies.

CAPTIVE CARE - A deep tank with plenty of unobstructed swimming room is needed, it is shy and needs adequate hiding places, non aggressive tank mates a must, more than one can be kept in large systems.

 

[Thamastachef]

Beautiful fish!

 

[revsgirl]

Love this fish!! Gorgeous!!

 

[Nanofishy]

Thats one cool fish!

 

[EmilyXLC]

Good grief, what a beautiful fish! Absolutely gorgeous, thank you for sharing!

 

[MIKE NY]

beautiful fish!..I always wanted one just never had a tank big enough.

 

[Richocet83]

It's a shame they don't maintain that coloration as adults.

 

[footballdude2k3]

Love the contrast on those

 

[Gazog2]

Yep on of the prettiest fish in the ocean, at least for a little while. Hard to believe they turn into this isn't it!

 

[NanaReefer]

Yup beautiful only as juveniles

 

[Gazog2]

I had to look a bit but re-found this article about a breeder in Indonesia called Bali Aquarich who has had very good success with Captive bred Pinnatus Bats and I thought maybe everyone might like to see it. the article is from 2011 but there is more about Bali Aquarich on Reef Builders if you search.

The Pinnatus Batfish producer steps forward with answers!

 

[homegrowncoral88]

What a fish!

 

[DVeit]

Awesome looking!