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Red scat
Red scat

Scientific Name: Scatophagus rubrifons

Origin: Indonesie, Phillipines

Family: Scatophagidae

Other Names: Spotted Scat, Common Scat, Red-Headed Scat



Technical Info

Temperature: 24 - 28 ℃

pH: 7.5 - 8

GH: 12 - 16

Max size: 6 cm

Min Tank size: 40 Ltr

Position in Aqua: No special swimming level

 

Description

Active and peaceful fish that needs brackish water that should be kept in a small school. It is necessary to add 3-4 teaspoons of seasalt to every 10 liters of water. The aquarium can be planted on the sides with hard plants that can live in brackish water. A lot of free swimming space should be left. A regular changing of the water is necessary.

 

Food

The animals are omnivorous but they prefer soft waterplants and algae. Live and dry food are accepted as well.

 

Breeding

About breeding not much is known.

 

Compatible with

Scats are best kept in groups or with other fish of similar temperament. They mix extremely well with Monos and brackish water cichlids such as Green Chromides. Other good tankmates include Sailfin Mollies, Archerfish, Colombian Shark Catfish and brackish water Siamese Tiger Fish.

 

Note

While the maximum length recorded is 38 cm (15 in), 20 cm (8 in) is more typical in home aquaria.