This species is known as
Butterfly Whiptail and the correct latin name is
Pentapodus setosus. The family that this fish belongs to is called the
Whiptail Breams family. (
e) It's origin is
Western Central Pacific. (
e)
Character and suggestions regarding care
A peaceful species.
Butterfly Whiptail can grow up to 18 cm what is approximately 7 inches. 1 specimen basically needs at least 2160cm
2 of water surface which is approximately 334 square inch. This species will require to be kept in a tank that is medium. (
e) Medium aquariums have at least 113 Litres (30 US Gallons). Large aquariums have at least 265 Litres (70 US Gallons). Very large aquariums have at least 700 Litres (185 US Gallons).
It is easy to keep the Butterfly Whiptail fish. (
e) The specific gravity (SG) should be between 1,020 and 1,025, the temperature between 23°C (73.4°F) and 26°C (78.8°F). The recommended pH level is between 8.0 and 8.3 since marine fish are used to these levels in general.
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Document modified on Wed Dec 19 14:02:41 UTC 2007
Document created on Wed Dec 19 14:02:41 UTC 2007
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