This species is known as
Kargescake Flightfish and the correct latin name is
Cypselurus oligolepis. The family that this fish belongs to is called the
Flight Fish family. (
e) It's origin is
Indo-West Pacific. (
e)
Character and suggestions regarding care
In general this is a peaceful species.
Kargescake Flightfish can grow up to 27 cm what is approximately 10 inches. So 1 specimen requires at least 3240cm
2 of water surface which is approximately 502 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 Kargescake Flightfish. (
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 pH level should be stable, varying between 8.0 and 8.3 which is usual for marine fish.
Recommended readingBy Exotic Aquariums
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Document modified on Sat Dec 8 10:35:25 UTC 2007
Document created on Sat Dec 8 10:35:25 UTC 2007
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