Neptune’s rating:
58- Conservation StatusLeast Concern
- DifficultyDifficult
- HardinessDelicate
- Liters per Fish114 L
- OriginIndo-pacific Region
- pH8.1 - 8.4
- PopularityModerate
- RarityRare
- Temperature24.0 - 28.0 °C
- Territorial BehaviourHighly Territorial
- VibrancyVery Vibrant
Please note: These values are based on the average of various confirmed sources.
More about Orange spotted filefish
The Orange spotted filefish (Oxymonacanthus longirostris) is characterized by its vivid orange spots on a light blue to green background. This distinctively colorful fish is native to the Indo-Pacific region. It has a slender body and a long, pointed snout. In the aquarium hobby, it is known but considered a challenge due to its specialized dietary and care requirements.