Matted “Aptasia Eating” Leatherjacket Filefish – Coral’s Coral

Hopefully, you’ll agree that having the dreaded aiptasia anemone in your reef tank is a royal pain. In the event that you have this problem, a great solution and an interesting fish to add is theAiptasia eating filefish, a unique species of saltwater fish that is visually interesting and can actually help you clean up a problem in your tank.

Unlike other reef fishes that are vibrantly colored, the matted filefish has more of a camouflaged coloration, intended to match the surrounding environment in order to blend in, rather than stand out on the reef.