Purple Tilefish
Purple Tilefish
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Quick Specs
Hoplolatilus purpureus- Care Level
- Shop saltwater fish by care level: Difficult Care Level Difficult Sensitive to water quality and can be a picky eater. Best for experienced hobbyists with a mature tank.
- Min Tank Size
- Shop saltwater fish by min tank size: 75 gal Min Tank Size 75 gal Needs at least 75 gallons as an adult. Needs a mid-size tank with open swimming room.
- Adult Size
- Shop saltwater fish by adult size: 6 in Adult Size 6 in Grows to about 6 inches in an aquarium. A mid-size fish. Plan tankmates around its adult size.
- Temperament
- Shop saltwater fish by temperament: Semi-Aggressive Temperament Semi-Aggressive Peaceful companions of similar size encourage open-water behavior, while moderately assertive or aggressive tankmates cause persistent hiding and chronic underfeeding.
- Reef Safe
- Shop saltwater fish by reef safe: No Reef Safe No Likely to eat or damage corals and invertebrates. Best in a fish-only tank with live rock (FOWLR).
- Diet
- Shop saltwater fish by diet: Carnivore Diet Carnivore Eats meaty foods like mysis, brine shrimp, krill and quality marine pellets. Two feedings daily is a minimum. Good foodsMysis ShrimpEnriched Brine ShrimpKrillChopped Marine Fish
- Origin
- Indo-West Pacific Origin Indo-West Pacific Native to the Indo-West Pacific.
Recommended Foods
All listed sizes are approximate, not guaranteed, and may vary slightly.
Purple Tilefish (Hoplolatilus purpureus)
The Purple Tilefish is a dazzling reef addition known for its vivid violet body, electric blue face, and long, graceful fins. Native to deeper reef slopes of the Indo-Pacific, this elegant species is admired for its bold coloration and smooth, gliding swimming style. Its striking appearance and peaceful demeanor make it a standout in well-established marine aquariums.
Tank Requirements
A minimum of 50 gallons is recommended, with a tightly sealed lid, as tilefish are known jumpers. Purple Tilefish thrive in tanks with open swimming space and a sandy bottom paired with rockwork for hiding spots. They prefer stable, mature systems and can become skittish without adequate shelter or dither fish to help them feel secure.
Color, Personality, and Hardiness
Few fish rival the intense purple sheen and streamlined beauty of the Purple Tilefish. While they may be shy upon introduction, they quickly become confident and active with time and a peaceful environment. Once acclimated, they glide through the water column with grace. Though moderately sensitive during shipment and acclimation, they are hardy long-term with proper care.
Diet and Feeding
Carnivorous by nature, Purple Tilefish eagerly accept a diet of finely chopped seafood, frozen mysis and brine shrimp, and high-quality carnivore pellets. Multiple small feedings per day support their active metabolism and long-term health.
Tankmates and Behavior
Peaceful and reef-safe, Purple Tilefish are excellent community fish when housed with similarly non-aggressive species. Avoid housing them with overly dominant tankmates or other tilefish in small systems. They will not bother corals or inverts and are best kept singly or as a bonded pair in large tanks.
