Oreni Tilefish (Hoplolatilus oreni)

Growing to a maximum of 8”, this marine fish displays a blue metallic zigzag line mid-body starting behind the head and ending at the base of the caudal fin. Scattered spots appear above the midline in a broken blue line on a bronze background. It possesses a torpedo-shaped body and has an ethereal presence.

Demersal, it will live close to the bottom of your aquarium and create burrows or mounds in which it retreats if it feels threatened, so provide plenty of substrate. Requiring a relatively large aquarium (50 gallon minimum) because of its active nature, you will want to protect your investment by providing a cover for your aquarium.

This Dartfish requires a diet containing a variety of marine fish, crustacean flesh, and Mysis shrimp fed two or three times per day.