Aluterus scriptus

Aluterus scriptus, commonly known as the Scribbled leatherjacket filefish, is one of the best looking filefish. Unfortunately, it is also one of the largest, making it not suitable for the average home aquarium.

Aluterus species are quite the omnivore. They feed on algae and seagrass, as well as gorgonians, anemones, tunicates and hydrozoans and crustaceans. Filefishes are usually bought because they eat aiptasia. Although this is often the case, some individuals refuse to eat this.