This fish is known as
Peacock Blenny and the correct latin name is
Salaria pavo. It belongs to the
Combtooth Blenny family. (
e) Origin of this species is
East Atlantic. (
e)
Character and suggestions regarding care
A peaceful species.
Peacock Blenny can grow up to 13 cm what is approximately 5 inches. So 1 specimen requires at least 1560cm
2 of water surface which is approximately 241 square inch. It is recommended to raise this species in fish tanks that are medium. (
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 easy to keep the Peacock Blenny 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 pH levels shouldn't be outside of 8.0 - 8.3 since most marine fish are used to the mentioned range of pH values.
Feed them flakes.
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Document modified on Fri Dec 21 17:53:49 UTC 2007
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