Fish Info

[randallhart]

Well, my lfs has three of these and I don't know much about them. They look unique and I was thinking about getting one but as I previously stated, I don't know much about them. Any help would be appreciated. Thanks in advance.

http/images.ask.com/fr?q=scat+fish&d...t%253D&qt=0

 

[Maximus]

I only know the basics;

They grow large, and there high-end brackish.

Do a search in the brackish forum for "red scat"


As I said, basic info lol



Maximus

 

[randallhart]

Thank you Maximus. I had no idea they were brackish. I don't think I'll be getting one now.

 

[Maximus]

Thanks alright mate

Not only do they grow large, but their schooling fish, so need upwards of 125 gallons

CFC has some in his living room display tank I believe, or at least had


He posted some pictures a while ago in the brackish forum.
Wait a few mins and I'll dip it up for you


Maximus

 

[Maximus]

http/www.fishforums.net/My-New-brackish-...nk-t202308.html

I couldn't find CFC's adults, but in the first picture of this thred, theres a juvi in the centre.


Maximus

 

[clinton ><>]

Species name: Scatophagus argus

Synonym: Chaetodon argus, Chaetodon atromaculatus, Ephippus argus, Scatophagus aetatevarians, Scatophagus quadranus,

Common Names: Argus Fish, Scat, Spotted Scat

Family: Scatophagidae

Order: Perciformes

Class: Actinopterygii

Max. size: 35 cm / 14 inches

Environment: Fresh, brackish and marine water

Origin: Indo-Pacific. Kuwait to Vanuatu and New Caledonia, north to southern Japan; Palau to Pohnpei in Micronesia

Temperament: Peaceful

Company: other peaceful fish.

Water parameters: pH 7.2-8.0, temperature 21 - 29°C / 70 - 84° F

Aquarium setup: Scatophagus argus (Argus Fish, Spotted Scat) should be kept in schools in large aquariums. Adult specimens should not be kept in fresh water and young specimens are better kept in brackish water. Scatophagus argus (Argus Fish, Spotted Scat) are sensitive to nitrites. As they get older they prefer a higher salinity. This species eats plants including species that can be kept with most other plant eaters such as java fern.

Feeding: Accepts most foods including flakes.

Breeding: unknow

 

[randallhart]

Thank you Maximus.

EDIT: Sorry Clinton didn't see your info above. We posted at the same time. Thank you also.

 

[clinton ><>]

this is all the information you will need to know about thm mate Species name: Scatophagus argus

Synonym: Chaetodon argus, Chaetodon atromaculatus, Ephippus argus, Scatophagus aetatevarians, Scatophagus quadranus,

Common Names: Argus Fish, Scat, Spotted Scat

Family: Scatophagidae

Order: Perciformes

Class: Actinopterygii

Max. size: 35 cm / 14 inches

Environment: Fresh, brackish and marine water

Origin: Indo-Pacific. Kuwait to Vanuatu and New Caledonia, north to southern Japan; Palau to Pohnpei in Micronesia

Temperament: Peaceful

Company: other peaceful fish.

Water parameters: pH 7.2-8.0, temperature 21 - 29°C / 70 - 84° F

Aquarium setup: Scatophagus argus (Argus Fish, Spotted Scat) should be kept in schools in large aquariums. Adult specimens should not be kept in fresh water and young specimens are better kept in brackish water. Scatophagus argus (Argus Fish, Spotted Scat) are sensitive to nitrites. As they get older they prefer a higher salinity. This species eats plants including species that can be kept with most other plant eaters such as java fern.

Feeding: Accepts most foods including flakes.

Breeding: unknow