Mimic Filefish Paracheilinus carpenteri Scientific Name: Ecsenius midas

Scientific Name: Ecsenius midas

It requires a 10 gallon or larger aquarium preferably with branching coral

may become semi-aggressive if underfed or in cramped conditions

Used as directed

The males can become territorial

Mimic Filefish Paracheilinus carpenteri Scientific Name: Ecsenius midasThe Mimic Saddle Puffer is a filefish that has developed its body shape and coloration to mock the appearance of the Valentini Puffer. By copying these puffers, they appear to would be predators that they are an unpalatable meal. They are an interesting looking fish with dark brown bands across the midsection, brownish orange spotting on the lower half, yellow fins, and blue striping running along the back. It lacks pelvic fins, but has learned to use