This marine aquarium fish is known as
Redfin Needlefish and the correct latin name is
Strongylura notata forsythia. The family that this fish belongs to is called the
Needlefish family. (
e) It's origin is
Western Central Atlantic. (
e)
Character and suggestions regarding care
An aggressive fish.
Redfin Needlefish 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. It is recommended to raise this species in fish tanks 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 hold at least 700 Litres (185 US Gallons).
It is not very difficult to keep the Redfin Needlefish. (
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 Sat Dec 22 12:36:50 UTC 2007
Document created on Sat Dec 22 12:36:50 UTC 2007
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