Rare fish
 

I m trying to figure out the name of this fish and it origin. Does anyone know about this beautiful fish?

Whitespotted Filefish (Cantherhines macrocerus). Distribution: Caribbean, Bahamas, Florida, Bermuda, Gulf of Mexico.

Are this species hardy and will they acclimate in home aquarium?

Were you able to ask the LFS while you were there?

They can usually help you on the spot. Especially with IDs.

Nice fish.

I wouldn't take it home if I were you.
From here:
http://fishbase.org/summary/Cantherh...acrocerus.html

It states that:
Max length : 46.0 cm (approx 18")
Also:
"Feeds mainly on sponges, gorgonians, and algae (Ref. 9710) but also eats hydroids and stinging coral"

Not many home aquariums have their food in a sustainable quantity.

Yes, I was told it a rare filefish, eat almost everything. That all the information I got.

I can say, that would turn me off without any further research.

By everything, they probably mean corals.

+1

People usually buy filefish to eliminate Aptaisia.

Golds! That tank is stocked out! But fun to watch!

Golds?

Is this in Edmonton or Calgary, the fish in question.

not reef safe:p

Calgary.

The advice you have given is great.
What reputable LFS would consider bringing in a fish that has no chance of survival in this reeefers tank.
Some one should go and give their head a shake.

That's just how this LFS rolls :lol:

The fish sit for sell its in the lfs fish only with live rock tank. He wants to show people that he can keep rare and hard to keep fish there.

Actually he is currently trying to sell that entire tank, livestock and all. He will not part out though. Its all or nothing. There are some really nice and healthy looking hard to keep fish in there though.