This marine aquarium fish is known as
Fork-Tailed Threadfin Bream and the correct latin name is
Nemipterus furcosus. It belongs to the
Threadfin Bream family. (
e) Origin of this species is
Indian Ocean. (
e)
Character and suggestions regarding care
This fish is peaceful.
Fork-Tailed Threadfin Bream can grow up to 24 cm what is approximately 9 inches. So 1 specimen requires at least 2880cm
2 of water surface which is approximately 446 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). Very large aquariums have at least 700 Litres (185 US Gallons).
It is easy to keep the Fork-Tailed Threadfin Bream 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 recommended pH level is between 8.0 and 8.3 since marine fish are used to these levels in general.
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Document modified on Wed Dec 19 9:08:01 UTC 2007
Document created on Wed Dec 19 9:08:01 UTC 2007
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