[Domboski]

This might be the first fish offered into the MRDBTC Many people have complained about aptasia so I decided to add one of my Bristletail Filefish (Acreichthys tomentosus) to the ring.

Here are the rules:

• The fish is to be returned to me if there are no takers
• If the fish dies the person caring for the fish must pay me $25 for a replacement
• I'm not responsible for any reef related issues due to the fish (eating shrimp, feather dusters and other inverts)
• I ask that you are careful about who you forward the fish to. If you are uncomfortable forwarding the fish on give him back to me and I'll restart the chain.
• You must track and log the behavior of the fish in this thread so we can learn how best to care for it and how to use them efficiently to deal with aptasia.

Miscellaneous Information:

This fish has proven to be reef safe with the exception of eating ornamental shrimp and feather dusters. However, please be cautious. These fish tend to be shy and it may take a week or two before they start eating the aptasia. Once they do, your problem will quickly be eradicated. Also keep in mind the fish can only eat the aptasia it can reach

This fish is a carnivore and eats frozen mysis. It will also pick on worms, shrimp and of course pest anemones, especially aptasia.

If you have any other questions post away and I'll try getting back to you quickly.

Thanks for the idea JHOV2324

Behavior updates:

1. Prone to getting sucked into strong powerheads
2. Picks on Duncans, Dendros and Plate corals

[cb747]

I could use it! I have a bunch that are out of reach

[Domboski]

You got it Chris. Sending PM

[cb747]

Thanks Dom I appreciate it!

[prattreef]

Next in line please

[D1J8Z]

me 3

[knugenx]

me 4

[straightjiggy10]

Awesome Idea!

[Domboski]

Quote: Originally Posted by straightjiggy10 Awesome Idea!

I wish I could take credit but it was actually suggested by JHOV2324

[DrCooper]

what exactly is DBTC?