This marine aquarium fish is known as
Bearded Ghoul and the correct latin name is
Inimicus didactylus. The family that this marine fish species belongs to is called the
Stonefish family. (
e) It's origin is
Indo-West Pacific. (
e)
Character and suggestions regarding care
A semi-aggressive fish.
Bearded Ghoul 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 Bearded Ghoul 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 level should be stable, varying between 8.0 and 8.3 which is usual for marine fish.
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Document modified on Sun Dec 23 20:50:57 UTC 2007
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