Flashing Tilefish anybody kept one long term

Labman48076 · 07/03/2009, 08:43 AM

Hoplolatilus chlupatyi Flashing Tile fish video just as the title says anybody had any success with these fish I know a 1/2 dozen people that have had them at best a few months. anybody have any success stories too share and love to know how you think you did it.

Western_reefer · 07/03/2009, 08:46 AM

Just wondering, how much do these guys go for?

michael_cb_125 · 07/03/2009, 08:51 AM

Ive seen them for around $150.00

~MIchael

Labman48076 · 07/03/2009, 08:52 AM

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Originally posted by Western_reefer
Just wondering, how much do these guys go for?

when I have seen them they were around them about $150 US ther one of the fish people want because they are so cool looking but then end up DOA! I know they are considered a difficult fish very difficult probably much worse then a Idol!

michael_cb_125 · 07/03/2009, 08:55 AM

The key with these fish is creating a very peaceful environment. They cannot handle any stress from other fish.

~Michael

Western_reefer · 07/03/2009, 09:01 AM

So the only reason they end up dead is because of stress? Interesting... Found some fore sale. Not sure if they are 100% the same but look exactly the same and they go for $16.99-$23.99!
http://www.liveaquaria.com/product/p...94&pcatid=1694

Labman48076 · 07/03/2009, 09:10 AM

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Originally posted by Western_reefer
So the only reason they end up dead is because of stress? Interesting... Found some fore sale. Not sure if they are 100% the same but look exactly the same and they go for $16.99-$23.99!
http://www.liveaquaria.com/product/p...94&pcatid=1694

Ptereleotris heteroptera doesn't flash vs Hoplolatilus chlupatyi

michael_cb_125 · 07/03/2009, 09:16 AM

Moses- The fish you listed is a dart fish, not a Tilefish.

~Michael

killaACES · 07/03/2009, 11:07 AM

these guys are pretty sensitive land hard to keep like most nicer Tiles

Labman48076 · 07/03/2009, 11:43 AM

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Originally posted by killaACES
these guys are pretty sensitive land hard to keep like most nicer Tiles

the reason I posted this thread 1st was this another fish that shows up every few months. People either just bought one or wanna buy it. the reason for the post is more to discourage then encourage. I am curious though if anybody has had success say a couple years. so far the longest I have heard is 6 months.

Western_reefer · 07/03/2009, 11:51 AM

Don't they flash when they are stressed or scared? Or do they flash occasionally? Because if they only flash when stressed or scared you might as well get those dartfish that I posted for 17-24 bucks because those tilefish need a very peaceful environment, which equals to no flashing.

Labman48076 · 07/03/2009, 11:54 AM

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Originally posted by Western_reefer
Don't they flash when they are stressed or scared? Or do they flash occasionally? Because if they only flash when stressed or scared you might as well get those dartfish that I posted for 17-24 bucks because those tilefish need a very peaceful environment, which equals to no flashing.

exactly! I imagine that they flash when say spawning too.. and maybe somebody with long term experience will chime in but I agree I have 4 Bar Goby's aka zerbra darts I love them! cost at local lfs $10 each!

Western_reefer · 07/03/2009, 11:58 AM

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Originally posted by Labman48076
exactly! I imagine that they flash when say spawning too.. and maybe somebody with long term experience will chime in but I agree I have 4 Bar Goby's aka zerbra darts I love them! cost at local lfs $10 each!

I also have 4 zerbra darts and got them from a local reefer for $10 each!! There are 2 pairs(2 males and 2 females). Mine are no smaller than 5 inches for sure. How big are yours and are yours pairs?

Labman48076 · 07/03/2009, 12:10 PM

Mine are the same 2 males 2 females I am thinking about getting a couple more they are a great community fish and lots of personality I love the way the lights come on and one darts out then 2-3-4 and vice versa mine are in the 4-5" grouping and they are pigs right up there getting food with a Durgeon trigger and a blue face angel. and a mean Melanurus wrasse etc. but no fear on these guys.

Western_reefer · 07/03/2009, 12:24 PM

Yeah, they are AWESOME fish! I have other dart fish as well, I also have a pair of fire fish and was thinking about getting a pair of Scissortail Dartfish. What are your thoughts on mixing dartfish? They don't seem aggressive what so ever.

Labman48076 · 07/03/2009, 02:07 PM

true Darts are not an aggressive fish so I see no problems! I think the Zebra are a underrated fish! I could honestly have 10 of them in my 200. nobody talks about them seems like ever.

Western_reefer · 07/03/2009, 03:14 PM

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Originally posted by Labman48076
true Darts are not an aggressive fish so I see no problems! I think the Zebra are a underrated fish! I could honestly have 10 of them in my 200. nobody talks about them seems like ever.

Sweet! I'm going to get myself a pair of Scissortail Dartfish then.

chrisstie · 07/03/2009, 03:47 PM

You know a dedicated species tank to tilefish would be an interesting idea.

snorvich · 07/04/2009, 11:03 AM

I have one and it is now approaching six months. Who knows . . .

mollymonticello · 07/09/2011, 10:18 AM

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Originally Posted by snorvich

I have one and it is now approaching six months. Who knows . . .

Updates on this, Steve? How did he do?

I had one that lived almost a year. He would've lived longer if he hadn't jumped out of the tank.

I think getting one that's been handled correctly is the first hurdle, then getting them to eat prepared foods without starving is the next hurdle. Once you get past that, keeping them in the darn tank is a task.

I got a Blue Jaw Tilefish in April 2010 and he's doing great. He even moved from WI to PA with me in January. He has his face out of the water most of the time, trying to jump out. But he eats well and is comfortable, not shy at all.

Blue-Jaw-Tilefish by Felicia McCaulley, on Flickr

About my flashing tilefish

http://aquariumadventures.blogspot.c...-tilefish.html

snorvich · 07/09/2011, 11:41 AM

Lasted about a year and a half. But, it never flashed that I was able to tell.

snorvich · 07/09/2011, 11:41 AM

After this thread, I am interested in dartfish.

suta4242 · 07/09/2011, 06:20 PM

Do these need a DSB?

btkrausen · 12/31/2011, 08:44 PM

Anybody else have success with this fish?

TarheelReefer22 · 05/01/2013, 10:11 AM

My LFS (a personal friend of mine) keeps these guys on his order sheet and can get them most anytime. I think he usually charges around 100-125 USD but I get them for around 70 USD (Surprisingly enough cheaper than my Bluedot Jaws). I have tried them once and had him for about a week when my heater malfunctioned and put my water temp well over 100 degrees F. During this and the days following I lost my Flasher Tile Bluedot Jaw Anthias colony my flame angel and the list goes on. Between fish and corals (mostly LPS SPS did fine) I took around a 1200 USD hit. Big picture not that bad since I have around 5-6 thousand invested in my 150. I would like to keep them again but I have several wrasses, tangs and other semi aggressive fish so I think long term I think that my tank mates would have stressed him to death even though he was out and eating first day! Next Plan is a 125g Tile, Dart, and Gobie tank! Good Luck!

07/03/2009, 08:43 AM	#1
Labman48076 Registered Member Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Southfield,MI Posts: 356	Flashing Tilefish anybody kept one long term Hoplolatilus chlupatyi Flashing Tile fish video just as the title says anybody had any success with these fish I know a 1/2 dozen people that have had them at best a few months. anybody have any success stories too share and love to know how you think you did it. __________________ “I have tried lately to read Shakespeare, and found it so intolerably dull that it nauseated me.” Charles Darwin quote (PBITAWA) Current Tank Info: 194 gallons 50 gallon sump ATI skimmer 2 vortechs RK2

07/03/2009, 08:46 AM	#2
Western_reefer Reef keeper Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: 70° 17' 59.176"/-83° 6' 27.2768" Posts: 5,734	Just wondering, how much do these guys go for? __________________ -Moses, the reef/azoox nut. Food comes with it's own flavor. Anything that has to steal flavor from other food just so it can have flavor is not a food. That is Current Tank Info: 120 gallon Mixed Reef, mostly SPS dominated

07/03/2009, 08:51 AM	#3
michael_cb_125 Registered Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Charlotte, NC Posts: 3,358	Ive seen them for around $150.00 ~MIchael __________________ "People are too durable, that's their main trouble. They can do too much to themselves, they last too long" The more I learn, the less I know. Current Tank Info: Elos Mini and 120

07/03/2009, 08:55 AM	#5
michael_cb_125 Registered Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Charlotte, NC Posts: 3,358	The key with these fish is creating a very peaceful environment. They cannot handle any stress from other fish. ~Michael __________________ "People are too durable, that's their main trouble. They can do too much to themselves, they last too long" The more I learn, the less I know. Current Tank Info: Elos Mini and 120

07/03/2009, 09:01 AM	#6
Western_reefer Reef keeper Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: 70° 17' 59.176"/-83° 6' 27.2768" Posts: 5,734	So the only reason they end up dead is because of stress? Interesting... Found some fore sale. Not sure if they are 100% the same but look exactly the same and they go for $16.99-$23.99! http://www.liveaquaria.com/product/p...94&pcatid=1694 __________________ -Moses, the reef/azoox nut. Food comes with it's own flavor. Anything that has to steal flavor from other food just so it can have flavor is not a food. That is Current Tank Info: 120 gallon Mixed Reef, mostly SPS dominated

07/03/2009, 09:16 AM	#8
michael_cb_125 Registered Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Charlotte, NC Posts: 3,358	Moses- The fish you listed is a dart fish, not a Tilefish. ~Michael __________________ "People are too durable, that's their main trouble. They can do too much to themselves, they last too long" The more I learn, the less I know. Current Tank Info: Elos Mini and 120

07/03/2009, 11:07 AM	#9
killaACES Moved On Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: at the casino table Posts: 132	these guys are pretty sensitive land hard to keep like most nicer Tiles

07/03/2009, 11:51 AM	#11
Western_reefer Reef keeper Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: 70° 17' 59.176"/-83° 6' 27.2768" Posts: 5,734	Don't they flash when they are stressed or scared? Or do they flash occasionally? Because if they only flash when stressed or scared you might as well get those dartfish that I posted for 17-24 bucks because those tilefish need a very peaceful environment, which equals to no flashing. __________________ -Moses, the reef/azoox nut. Food comes with it's own flavor. Anything that has to steal flavor from other food just so it can have flavor is not a food. That is Current Tank Info: 120 gallon Mixed Reef, mostly SPS dominated

07/03/2009, 12:10 PM	#14
Labman48076 Registered Member Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Southfield,MI Posts: 356	Mine are the same 2 males 2 females I am thinking about getting a couple more they are a great community fish and lots of personality I love the way the lights come on and one darts out then 2-3-4 and vice versa mine are in the 4-5" grouping and they are pigs right up there getting food with a Durgeon trigger and a blue face angel. and a mean Melanurus wrasse etc. but no fear on these guys. __________________ “I have tried lately to read Shakespeare, and found it so intolerably dull that it nauseated me.” Charles Darwin quote (PBITAWA) Current Tank Info: 194 gallons 50 gallon sump ATI skimmer 2 vortechs RK2

07/03/2009, 12:24 PM	#15
Western_reefer Reef keeper Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: 70° 17' 59.176"/-83° 6' 27.2768" Posts: 5,734	Yeah, they are AWESOME fish! I have other dart fish as well, I also have a pair of fire fish and was thinking about getting a pair of Scissortail Dartfish. What are your thoughts on mixing dartfish? They don't seem aggressive what so ever. __________________ -Moses, the reef/azoox nut. Food comes with it's own flavor. Anything that has to steal flavor from other food just so it can have flavor is not a food. That is Current Tank Info: 120 gallon Mixed Reef, mostly SPS dominated

07/03/2009, 02:07 PM	#16
Labman48076 Registered Member Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Southfield,MI Posts: 356	true Darts are not an aggressive fish so I see no problems! I think the Zebra are a underrated fish! I could honestly have 10 of them in my 200. nobody talks about them seems like ever. __________________ “I have tried lately to read Shakespeare, and found it so intolerably dull that it nauseated me.” Charles Darwin quote (PBITAWA) Current Tank Info: 194 gallons 50 gallon sump ATI skimmer 2 vortechs RK2

07/03/2009, 03:47 PM	#18
chrisstie Premium Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Seattle, WA Posts: 4,727	You know a dedicated species tank to tilefish would be an interesting idea. __________________ You lookin' at my wrasse? Current Tank Info: I find it odd that there are children starving in this country and yet we euthanize millions of stray dogs and cats every year and then incinerate the bodies. Not only that, but we make it illegal to butcher the meat. -MarkS

07/04/2009, 11:03 AM	#19
snorvich Team RC member Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Outlander Posts: 40,953 Blog Entries: 46	I have one and it is now approaching six months. Who knows . . . __________________ Warmest regards, ~Steve~

07/09/2011, 11:41 AM	#21
snorvich Team RC member Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Outlander Posts: 40,953 Blog Entries: 46	Lasted about a year and a half. But, it never flashed that I was able to tell. __________________ Warmest regards, ~Steve~

07/09/2011, 06:20 PM	#23
suta4242 Registered Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: sydney, australia Posts: 634	Do these need a DSB?

12/31/2011, 08:44 PM	#24
btkrausen Fish Hoarder Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Bardstown, KY Posts: 1,033	Anybody else have success with this fish? __________________ Marineland 220 Build in Progress

05/01/2013, 10:11 AM	#25
TarheelReefer22 Registered Member Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Wilmington, NC USA Posts: 88	My LFS (a personal friend of mine) keeps these guys on his order sheet and can get them most anytime. I think he usually charges around 100-125 USD but I get them for around 70 USD (Surprisingly enough cheaper than my Bluedot Jaws). I have tried them once and had him for about a week when my heater malfunctioned and put my water temp well over 100 degrees F. During this and the days following I lost my Flasher Tile Bluedot Jaw Anthias colony my flame angel and the list goes on. Between fish and corals (mostly LPS SPS did fine) I took around a 1200 USD hit. Big picture not that bad since I have around 5-6 thousand invested in my 150. I would like to keep them again but I have several wrasses, tangs and other semi aggressive fish so I think long term I think that my tank mates would have stressed him to death even though he was out and eating first day! Next Plan is a 125g Tile, Dart, and Gobie tank! Good Luck!