This species is known as
Brushtooth Lizardfish and the correct latin name is
Saurida undosquamis. The family that this marine fish species belongs to is called the
Lizardfish family. (
e) Origin of this fish is
Eastern Indian Ocean. (
e)
Character and suggestions regarding care
This fish is semi-aggressive. Not recommended for raising in home aquariums.
Brushtooth Lizardfish can grow up to 50 cm what is approximately 19 inches. In general, 1 specimen requires at least 6000cm
2 of water surface which is approximately 930 square inch. This fish should be kept in aquariums that are very 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 Brushtooth Lizardfish. (
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.
Recommended readingBy Exotic Aquariums
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Document modified on Fri Dec 21 18:36:17 UTC 2007
Document created on Fri Dec 21 18:36:17 UTC 2007
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