Mimic Filefish Paracheilinus carpenteri Used as directed

Used as directed

It requires a 10 gallon or larger aquarium preferably with branching coral

its potential for coral nibbling and territorial behavior means it’s not always ideal for every reef tank

once or twice a week is beneficial

Mimic Filefish Paracheilinus carpenteri Used as directedThe Mimic Saddle Puffer is a filefish that has developed its body shape and coloration to mock the appearance of the Valentini Puffer. By copying these puffers, they appear to would be predators that they are an unpalatable meal. They are an interesting looking fish with dark brown bands across the midsection, brownish orange spotting on the lower half, yellow fins, and blue striping running along the back. It lacks pelvic fins, but has learned to use