Chameleon/Flashing Tilefish

[Myka]

Does anyone have experience with this fish? Our local vendor has brought them in a few times, and they're pretty cool looking. My Google searches haven't come up with much information, although one website suggests they should be kept in groups of 3 or more. That's a bit of a turn off since the fish are retailing for well over $100 each. I have been trying to decide what my feature fish will be...

[Myka]

No one? Hmmm...interesting.

[workn2hard2day]

I had never heard of this fish before so, I just googled/youtubed it. Very interesting fish, would love to see one first hand.

[BlueWorldAquatic]

Hoplolatilus Chlupatyi aka Chameleon Tilefish

This amazing fish changes colors from yellow to bright blue to green to dark blue.

Size: 2-3 inches
Care Level: Easy
Temperament: Docile
Reef Safe: Yes
Diet: Pellet, Brine
Acclimation Time: 3+ hours

Chlupaty's Tilefish is a slender fish that is not seen often in the aquarium trade. It is also known as the Flashing or Chameleon Tilefish due to its ability to rapidly change its coloration when stressed.This is a mid-water species that likes to hide amongst rocks and coral. They will eat frozen foods and possibly flake over time.

Gobies are relatively hardy and should get along well with other tankmates, though they can show aggression toward other gobies.

We have about 6 arriving next week.

Ken - BWA

[Myka]

Thanks Ken. That's about all I could find for info too. I am wondering if they are happy without being in a shoal, and also if they tend to not change colors much or at all once they are acclimated and settled into a tank? Without the color changing effect they are kinda plain.

[BlueWorldAquatic]

I talked to the supplier, they said that they madly change when scred or moved. After than they start to acclimate, and flash one in awhile. Should be in groups of 3 or more, or they tend to hide.

I got a few coming this week, so I'll see what happends.

Ken