This fish is known as
Pinecone Soldierfish and the correct latin name is
Myripristis murdjan. It belongs to the
Squirrelfish family. (
e) It's origin is
Indo-Pacific. (
e)
Character and suggestions regarding care
A peaceful fish which requires big aquariums.
Pinecone Soldierfish can grow up to 60 cm what is approximately 23 inches. In general, 1 specimen requires at least 7200cm
2 of water surface which is approximately 1116 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). Very large aquariums have at least 700 Litres (185 US Gallons).
It is easy to keep the Pinecone Soldierfish. (
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.
Thanks to
Kenneth Leonard for the picture. Copyright Ken Leonard.
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Document modified on Sun Sep 28 8:04:03 UTC 2008
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