Redface Batfish - Platax pinnatus Reef Safe Water Type:

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An active daytime swimmer that spends most of its time in the middle and upper levels of the aquarium

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finely chopped krill

particularly soft-bottom areas containing algae or seagrass

Redface Batfish - Platax pinnatus Reef Safe Water Type:Redface Batfish (Platax pinnatus) The Redface Batfish, Platax pinnatus, is a dramatic marine batfish best known for its spectacular juvenile colouration, with a dark body, flowing elongated fins and vivid orange red edging. Also known as the Pinnatus Batfish, Pinnate Batfish or Red rimmed Batfish, this Indo West Pacific species becomes a large, tall bodied adult with more subdued silver grey to dusky tones. It is a beautiful and unusual display fish,