Pearly Monocle Bream
This species is known as Pearly Monocle Bream, Margarite’s Spinecheek and the correct latin name is Scolopsis margaritifera. The family that this marine fish species belongs to is called the Threadfin Bream family. (e) It's origin is Western Pacific. (e)
Pearly Monocle Bream can grow up to 28 cm what is approximately 11 inches. 1 specimen basically needs at least 3360cm2 of water surface which is approximately 520 square inch. This fish should be kept in aquariums 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 difficult to keep the Pearly Monocle 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 pH level should be stable, varying between 8.0 and 8.3 which is usual for marine fish.
They eat mollusks and smaller fish.
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Character and suggestions regarding care
These fish are peaceful.Pearly Monocle Bream can grow up to 28 cm what is approximately 11 inches. 1 specimen basically needs at least 3360cm2 of water surface which is approximately 520 square inch. This fish should be kept in aquariums 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 difficult to keep the Pearly Monocle 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 pH level should be stable, varying between 8.0 and 8.3 which is usual for marine fish.
They eat mollusks and smaller fish.
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