yellow tilefish??

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  1. fazool666

    fazool666 Sea Dragon

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    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??
     
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  3. missionsix

    missionsix Super Moderator Staff Member

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    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.
     
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    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
     
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    fazool666 Sea Dragon

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    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 :):)
     
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    missionsix Super Moderator Staff Member

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    You can't always believe what you read.
     
  7. fazool666

    fazool666 Sea Dragon

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    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.