Teira Batfish
Platax teira
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Monday – Friday 8 AM – 9 PM
Saturday 12 PM – 4 PM
Sunday 12 PM – 9 PM
Healthy, stable animals from vetted suppliers — inspected before packing, shipped overnight. Decades of experience built this model so we can deliver premium livestock at 30%+ less than you'd pay elsewhere.
| Care Level | Expert |
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| Temperament | Peaceful |
| Reef Safe | No |
| Functional Benefit | Ornamental Only |
| Diet Type | Omnivore |
| Mininum Tank Size | 250 gallons |
| Max Size | 24 inches |
| Temperature | 72–78°F |
| pH Range | 8.1–8.4 |
| Specific Gravity | 1.022–1.025 |
The Teira Batfish (Platax teira), also called the longfin batfish, is a tall-bodied Indo-Pacific species that becomes a large, open-water display fish in spacious marine systems. Juveniles are known for extended dorsal and anal fins that give a “floating” silhouette, while older fish develop a thicker, rounder profile as they mature.
What You’ll Observe:
- Smooth, gliding laps through open areas, with broad turns that use the whole water column
- Juveniles that may drift and “sway” near structure in a leaf-like posture, then resume normal cruising
- Strong food awareness’often meeting you at the glass at feeding time
- Confident, steady pacing that becomes more consistent as the fish settles into a routine
For best results, provide a tall aquarium with long, unobstructed swim lanes and a rock layout kept to the sides or back. Offer a mixed menu of meaty items plus herbivore-style frozen blends, delivered in smaller portions across the day so it can feed consistently. In very large systems, they can be kept with other calm, non-competitive fish that give them space.
Does the Teira Batfish’s body shape and fin length stay the same as it grows?
No’juveniles have a more “longfin” look, and the body becomes thicker and more disc-like as it matures.
Is it normal for a juvenile batfish to drift or tilt instead of swimming like other fish?
Many keepers report a leaf-like hovering/drifting posture at times, especially when the fish is resting or observing its surroundings.
Do batfish recognize their keeper?
A common long-term observation is that they learn the daily routine quickly and will follow movement outside the tank, especially around feeding.
How do hobbyists get batfish onto frozen and prepared foods reliably?
Frequent, smaller feedings help’many people start with finely chopped seafood and frozen meaty items, then mix in other frozen blends once the fish is eating aggressively.
What tankmate behavior do owners watch for with juvenile batfish fins?
People often focus on fin-focused “sampling” from territorial fish; when tankmates ignore the fins for the first few weeks, the batfish typically spends more time out in the open.
We work with trusted suppliers who keep our specimens healthy and well-fed before shipping.
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