This species is known as
African Moony and the correct latin name is
Monodactylus sebae. The family that this marine fish species belongs to is called the
Moonyfish family. (
e) Origin of this species is
East Atlantic. (
e)
Character and suggestions regarding care
This Moony is peaceful towards tankmates.
African Moony can grow up to 25 cm what is approximately 9 inches. So 1 specimen requires at least 3000cm
2 of water surface which is approximately 465 square inch. This species will require to be kept in a tank that is large. (
e) Medium aquariums have at least 113 Litres (30 US Gallons). Large aquariums have at least 265 Litres (70 US Gallons). Capacity of very large aquariums is at least 700 Litres (185 US Gallons).
It is not very difficult to keep the African Moony 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 pH levels shouldn't be outside of 8.0 - 8.3 since most marine fish are used to the mentioned range of pH values.
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Document modified on Mon Dec 17 14:18:47 UTC 2007
Document created on Mon Dec 17 14:18:47 UTC 2007
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