yellow tilefish??

fazool666 · 07-18-2008, 06:19 AM

I posted a thread last week because I couldn't identify a fish my girlfriend purchased from a LFS and everyone was helpful trying to ID the fish. We'll it turns out I have a yellow tilefish in my tank and I cannot find any specific information on this little guy. I did read in the sticky that it is a fish that should be avoided but I happen to really like the fish and would like some more info on the proper care of this fish. I must say that from what little information I have gathered, mine seems to be a lot less timid than described and I do have a deep sand bed which it does burrow in as well. It does eat very well and seems to have a never ending appetite but other than that it seems like a pretty easy fish to take care of . Has anyone else had any experience with this fish??

missionsix66 · 07-20-2008, 12:45 PM

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Originally Posted by fazool666

I must say that from what little information I have gathered, mine seems to be a lot less timid than described

Don't know about fish from experience. Was curious and started looking around. Just something I came across.

Behavior: These are skittish species that will definitely be reacting to your presence... as in leaving, diving into cover... If they "just sit there" something is wrong.

phoenixhieghts · 07-20-2008, 01:03 PM

completely off topic but - i went to the lfs and saw a valentin mimic tile fish. I knew tangs mimicd but i really didnt tile's did it too

fazool666 · 07-21-2008, 06:05 AM

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Originally Posted by missionsix66

Don't know about fish from experience. Was curious and started looking around. Just something I came across.

Behavior: These are skittish species that will definitely be reacting to your presence... as in leaving, diving into cover... If they "just sit there" something is wrong.

I read the same thing and had to laugh - my fish is one of the least skittish in the tank??? I guess there is something wrong then

missionsix66 · 07-21-2008, 09:54 AM

You can't always believe what you read.

fazool666 · 07-21-2008, 10:01 AM

very true thats why I was hoping someone had some experience with this fish but I guess because its so rare in the trade not many people have had them - oh well but I gotta say it is definitely a cool fish regardless.