This marine aquarium fish is known as
Pinfish and the correct latin name is
Lagodon rhomboides. It belongs to the
Porgie family. (
e) It's origin is
Western Atlantic. (
e)
Character and suggestions regarding care
A peaceful species.
Pinfish can grow up to 40 cm what is approximately 15 inches. In general, 1 specimen requires at least 4800cm
2 of water surface which is approximately 744 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 have at least 700 Litres (185 US Gallons).
It is not very difficult to keep the Pinfish. (
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.
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Document modified on Mon Dec 17 13:24:16 UTC 2007
Document created on Mon Dec 17 13:24:16 UTC 2007
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