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Photo courtesy of Aqualand
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| Family: |
Scatophagidae |
| Species: |
Scatophagus argus |
| Common Name: |
Scat |
| Size: |
Up to 12 inches (30cm) |
| Min Tank Size: |
55 gallon. |
| Habitat: |
Indo-Pacific: Pacific and Indian oceans, Philippines
and Indonesia. |
| Diet: |
Omnivorous, takes all types of food. |
| Behavior: |
Peaceful. |
| Water: |
Brackish to marine, pH 7.5 to 8.5, dH to 25°, temperature
range 72 to 82°F (20-28°C) |
| Note: |
Young may be kept in a brackish setup but as they
mature they should be totally marine. |
| Care: |
Easy, likes to be kept in groups. |
| Communities: |
Good |
| Suitability: |
Hard, should be kept in brackish water when young
and moved to marine when mature. |
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