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.)
 

IF YOU HAD TO TAKE A REEFING EXAM, WOULD YOU PASS?

  • Yes!

    Votes: 32 45.7%
  • Not yet, but I have one that I want to buy in mind!

    Votes: 9 12.9%
  • No.

    Votes: 26 37.1%
  • Other (please explain).

    Votes: 3 4.3%
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