Saltwater
Humpback batfish
Platax batavianus
Ephippidae
Facts
Characteristics
- Length
- Up to 65 cm
- Body shape
- Deep-bodied
Care
- Group
- Missing
- Smallest aquarium
- 5,774 liters
- Diet
- Missing
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Behavior
Water values
Smallest tank
Range
Native
Lives wild in Australia, Indonesia, Madagascar, Malaysia, Papua New Guinea, Philippines, Taiwan, and Thailand.
More about the species
Description
Inhabits continental reefs. Adults usually moderately deep on open substrates with sparse reef or coral heads. A solitary species, but occasionally in pairs or small groups. Small juveniles also in deep water and the zebra-pattern serves well as camouflage when sheltering with crinoids. Juveniles in shore waters; adults in deeper water. Possible to breed in the aquarium.
Other names
In other languages
- Pukkelrygget flagermusfisk
- Batavia batfish, Batavian batfish, Batfish, Hump-headed batfish, Hump-headed spadefish, Humped batfish, Humphead batfish, Moonfish, Spadefish, Zebra batfish
Articles
All articles
Fin rot and columnaris4 min read
Bacteria that attack the fins, mouth and skin, nearly always after poor water. When water changes are enough, and when more is needed.
How to add new fish4 min read
From the store to the tank: how to get the fish used to your water, why you should add only a few at a time, and what to watch for in the first few days.
Quarantine for new fish3 min read
Why new fish should live in a tank of their own for a few weeks before they move in, what you need, and what to look for.
From freshwater to saltwater3 min read
What is different in a saltwater aquarium: salt, refractometer, live rock and corals. An introduction for anyone thinking of giving it a try.