Scatophagus argus
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| Green Scat | |
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| Green Scat | |
| Species | Scatophagus argus |
| Difficulty | Challenging |
| Min. Tank Size | 283.906 liters 283,905.883 mL 75 US Gallons (283.9L) |
| Size | 30.48 cm
10-12 " (25.4-30.5cm) |
| sg | 1.010 - 1.020 |
| pH | 7.5 - 8.0 |
| Temp. | 293.15 K 68 °F 527.67 °R 301.15 K |
| Water Hardness |
8-18 |
| Stocking Ratio | 1:2 M:F |
| Availability | Uncommon |
| Diet |
Omnivore
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| Life Span |
8-12 years |
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[edit] Alternative names
- Scat, Green Scat, Spotted Scat
[edit] Other Scientific Names
- Scatophagus argus argus
[edit] Sexing
- It is not possible to visually sex this fish.
[edit] Tank compatibility
- Good brackish community fish, but grows large and should not be kept with smaller species. Can be aggressive so should only be kept with similar-sized robust tankmates.
[edit] Diet
- Will eat most foods including pellet and flake. Provide a varied diet, to include some vegetable matter such as blanched vegetables and spirulina.
[edit] Feeding regime
- Feed often, every day, either once or twice a day.
[edit] Environment Specifics
- These fish are brackish and should be kept at a SG of at least 1.010; adults can live in marine water.
[edit] Behaviour
- A fairly active, shoaling species with a greedy appetite.
[edit] Identification
- Compressed vertically, with a high back in adults. Many spotted markings on the fish, sometimes forming stripes, especially in younger specimens. There is a doubtful subspecies, being S. argus rubrifrons, which only slightly varies in colouration.
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