{"product_id":"fringed-filefish","title":"Fringed Filefish","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"92\" data-end=\"623\"\u003eThe \u003cstrong data-start=\"96\" data-end=\"116\"\u003eFringed Filefish\u003c\/strong\u003e (\u003cem data-start=\"118\" data-end=\"140\"\u003eMonacanthus ciliatus\u003c\/em\u003e) is a \u003cstrong data-start=\"147\" data-end=\"166\"\u003esemi-aggressive\u003c\/strong\u003e species that is \u003cstrong data-start=\"183\" data-end=\"209\"\u003ereef-safe with caution\u003c\/strong\u003e, admired for its \u003cstrong data-start=\"227\" data-end=\"339\"\u003eolive-green to brown coloration, intricate body patterns, compact size, and distinctive fringed dorsal spine\u003c\/strong\u003e. Males typically display \u003cstrong data-start=\"365\" data-end=\"429\"\u003eslightly brighter coloration and more pronounced dorsal fins\u003c\/strong\u003e, while females and juveniles are \u003cstrong data-start=\"463\" data-end=\"516\"\u003epaler with subtler markings and more shy behavior\u003c\/strong\u003e. They reach about \u003cstrong data-start=\"535\" data-end=\"549\"\u003e4–6 inches\u003c\/strong\u003e in length and should be housed in aquariums of at least \u003cstrong data-start=\"606\" data-end=\"620\"\u003e75 gallons\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"625\" data-end=\"1074\"\u003eAn ideal tank should provide \u003cstrong data-start=\"654\" data-end=\"727\"\u003ea sandbed, plenty of live rock, hiding spots, and open swimming space\u003c\/strong\u003e, along with \u003cstrong data-start=\"740\" data-end=\"767\"\u003estable water parameters\u003c\/strong\u003e (salinity ~1.020–1.025, temperature ~72–79°F, pH ~8.1–8.4) and a \u003cstrong data-start=\"833\" data-end=\"847\"\u003esecure lid\u003c\/strong\u003e to prevent jumping. Their diet should include \u003cstrong data-start=\"894\" data-end=\"967\"\u003emysis shrimp, brine shrimp, copepods, high-quality pellets, and algae\u003c\/strong\u003e. With proper care, the Fringed Filefish makes a \u003cstrong data-start=\"1016\" data-end=\"1071\"\u003estriking and unique addition to any marine aquarium\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eInternational Aquatics Quarantine \u0026amp; Guarantee: All fish are checked by marine vets, given a formalin bath, and held for 14 days in copper-treated systems. We feed Selcon-soaked food with Kanaplex and Metroplex during quarantine. Unless marked, all livestock comes with our 15-Day Guarantee. You will receive a video of your fish eating before shipment. On request, we also send photos\/videos after arrival at IA. Some species are import-to-order (3-10 business days). Many common species are already cleared or near the end of QT.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSeveral species will be import-to-order and may take anywhere from 3-10 business days to secure. Once your fish is secured, you will be notified, and the quarantine process will then begin.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"International Aquatics","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57476837179695,"sku":null,"price":49.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0983\/3532\/6511\/files\/1_a86f68fb-aef2-4ebc-914f-fecbd68177af.png?v=1777529247","url":"https:\/\/internationalaquatics.com\/products\/fringed-filefish","provider":"International Aquatics","version":"1.0","type":"link"}