Pinnatus Batfish Tank Raised Platax pinnatus

Pinnatus Batfish Tank Raised Platax pinnatus

• Scientific Name: Platax pinnatus
• Collection Method: Tank Raised
• Scientific Family: Ephippidae
• Native Region: Indo-Pacific Ocean including Indonesia, northern Australia, Papua New Guinea, and surrounding tropical reef systems
• Feeding Preference: Omnivorous marine fish that accepts varied foods including marine algae, mysis shrimp, sponge-based preparations, and quality aquarium diets
• Water Temperature Recommendation: 75–82°F
• Aquarium pH Target: 8.1–8.4
• Alkalinity Guidance: 8–12 dKH
• Natural Habitat Type: Coastal reefs, sheltered lagoons, and deeper reef environments
• Distinctive Appearance: Juveniles develop dramatic dark coloration highlighted by bright orange fin margins
• Adult Characteristics: Mature fish develop a more silver body coloration with changing fin appearance over time
• Aquarium Swimming Style: Active open-water swimmer that benefits from spacious marine systems
• Taxonomic Classification: Member of the Ephippidae family commonly referred to as spadefish or batfish