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Pinnatus Batfish (Platax pinnatus)
Pinnatus Batfish
Please Note: Due to variations within species, your item may not look identical to the image provided. Approximate size range may also vary between individual specimen.
Please Note: Due to variations within species, your item may not look identical to the image provided. Approximate size range may also vary between individual specimen.
Pinnatus Batfish (Platax pinnatus)
Additional locales and sizes may be available!
Additional locales and sizes may be available!

Quick Stats

Care Level Expert Only
Temperament Peaceful
Color Form Black, Brown, Orange
Diet Omnivore
Reef Compatible No
Water Conditions sg 1.020-1.025, 72-78° F, dKH 8-12, pH 8.1-8.4
Max. Size 1' 6"
Family Ephippididae
Minimum Tank Size 300 gallons
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Care Level Expert Only
Temperament Peaceful
Color Form Black, Brown, Orange
Diet Omnivore
Reef Compatible No
Water Conditions sg 1.020-1.025, 72-78° F, dKH 8-12, pH 8.1-8.4
Max. Size 1' 6"
Family Ephippididae
Minimum Tank Size 300 gallons
Compatibility View Chart
What do these Quick Stats mean? Click here for more information

Overview

Quick Stats

Family: Ephippididae
Origin: Indo-Pacific
Size: Up to 20 inches
Diet: Omnivore
Tank Set-up: Marine; Coral or rock, plants
Reef Compatible: No
Tank Conditions: 72-78ºF; sg 1.020-1.025; pH 8.1-8.4
Minimum Tank Capacity: 200 gallon
Light: High
Temperament: Peaceful
Swimming Level: No specific level
Care Level: Experts only

Known by several names, including Red-Stripe, Pinnate, Shaded, Dusky, Red-Faced, Long-Finned or Red-Finned Batfish, the Pinnatus can reach up to 20 inches in length. Juveniles have a striking red border on their body and fins; however, this generally fades with adulthood. The body has alternating vertical bands of brown and a silver-tan.

The Pinnatus Batfish is very difficult to maintain in an aquarium, often refusing to eat. The Pinnatus must be provided with a deep, 200 gallon tank and plenty of unobstructed room to swim. Unlike other batfish, the Pinnatus is very shy and needs numerous hiding places. Not a good reef dweller, it will eat many types of sessile invertebrates including corals and anemones. As with all Batfish, the Pinnatus is susceptible to ich.

A varied diet of meaty foods such as shrimp, scallops, vitamin-enriched brine shrimp, and frozen herbivore preparations should be provided. The Pinnatus should be fed three times a day.

Please Note: We guarantee that ALL aquatic life we offer will arrive alive and in good condition. However, because of the increased level of care required for this particular species, it has been designated as "Expert Only," (R) and we cannot guarantee it after arrival. As an Expert Only species, we recommend that only the expert marine aquarist, zoo, or research institution should purchase this species.

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