This marine aquarium fish is known as
Chinese Trumpetfish and the correct latin name is
Aulostomus chinensis. It belongs to the
Trumpetfish family. (
e) It's origin is
Indo-Pacific. (
e)
Character and suggestions regarding care
A peaceful fish, which is, however, not recommended for home aquariums due to it’s size in the adult age.
Chinese Trumpetfish can grow up to 80 cm what is approximately 31 inches. In general, 1 specimen requires at least 9600cm
2 of water surface which is approximately 1488 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). Very large aquariums hold at least 700 Litres (185 US Gallons).
It is not very difficult to keep the Chinese Trumpetfish. (
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.
Source:
fishbase
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Document modified on Wed Dec 5 14:22:02 UTC 2007
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