Argus Fish - Scatophagus argus

Scat

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

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