Mimic Filefish Paracheilinus carpenteri The recommended level of magnesium

The recommended level of magnesium in aquarium water is 1180 – 1460 mg/l (ppm)

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

once or twice a week is beneficial

Those that inhibit coral growth have been excluded from this highly concentrated mixture

Mimic Filefish Paracheilinus carpenteri The recommended level of magnesiumThe 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