This fish is known as
Sailfin Dottyback and the correct latin name is
Ogilbyina velifera. It belongs to the
Dottyback family. (
e) Origin of this species is
Western Central Pacific. (
e)
Character and suggestions regarding care
This species is semi-aggressive.
Sailfin Dottyback can grow up to 12 cm what is approximately 4 inches. So 1 specimen requires at least 1440cm
2 of water surface which is approximately 223 square inch. This fish should be kept in aquariums that are medium. (
e) Medium aquariums have at least 113 Litres (30 US Gallons). Large aquariums have at least 265 Litres (70 US Gallons). Capacity of very large aquariums is at least 700 Litres (185 US Gallons).
It is not very difficult to keep the Sailfin Dottyback 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.
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Document modified on Wed Dec 19 10:47:01 UTC 2007
Document created on Wed Dec 19 10:47:01 UTC 2007
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