This fish is known as
Blacklined Filefish and the correct latin name is
Pervagor nigrolineatus. It belongs to the
Filefish family. (
e) Origin of this fish is
Western Pacific. (
e)
Character and suggestions regarding care
This Filefish is peaceful.
Blacklined Filefish can grow up to 10 cm what is approximately 3 inches. So 1 specimen requires at least 1200cm
2 of water surface which is approximately 186 square inch. This fish should be kept in aquariums that are 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 hold at least 700 Litres (185 US Gallons).
It is easy to keep the Blacklined Filefish. (
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 suggested level of pH (a measure of the acidity/basicity) is between 8.0 and 8.3 which is usual for most marine fish.

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Document modified on Wed Dec 19 14:17:47 UTC 2007
Document created on Wed Dec 19 14:17:47 UTC 2007
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