This fish is known as
Golden Spadefish and the correct latin name is
Platax boersii. It belongs to the
Batfish family. (
e) It's origin is
Indo-West Pacific. (
e)
Character and suggestions regarding care
This Batfish is peaceful.
Golden Spadefish can grow up to 40 cm what is approximately 15 inches. 1 specimen basically needs at least 4800cm
2 of water surface which is approximately 744 square inch. It is recommended to raise this species in fish tanks that are 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 Golden Spadefish. (
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 14:48:49 UTC 2007
Document created on Wed Dec 19 14:48:49 UTC 2007
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