Orbicular Batfish

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Orbicular Batfish

This marine aquarium fish is known as Orbicular Batfish and the correct latin name is Platax orbicularis. It belongs to the Batfish family. (e) Origin of this species is Indo-Pacific. (e)

Character and suggestions regarding care

A peaceful species.

Orbicular Batfish can grow up to 50 cm what is approximately 19 inches. So 1 specimen requires at least 6000cm2 of water surface which is approximately 930 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 have at least 700 Litres (185 US Gallons).

It is not very difficult to keep the Orbicular Batfish. (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.

Adult specimen

Orbicular Batfish, adult specimen picture

Juvenile specimen

Orbicular Batfish, juvenile specimen picture 1

Orbicular Batfish, juvenile specimen picture 2

Orbicular Batfish, juvenile specimen picture 3



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