This marine aquarium fish is known as
Blue Catfish, Lesser Salmon Catfish, Salmon Catfish and the correct latin name is
Arius graeffei. The family that this marine fish species belongs to is called the
Sea Catfish family. (
e) Origin of this species is
Western Pacific. (
e)
Character and suggestions regarding care
Peaceful to other species, however a lot of space is necessary. Not recommended for beginners.
Salmon Catfish can grow up to 50 cm what is approximately 19 inches. 1 specimen basically needs at least 6000cm
2 of water surface which is approximately 930 square inch. This species will require to be kept in a tank that is 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 difficult to keep the Salmon Catfish. (
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 recommended pH level is between 8.0 and 8.3 since marine fish are used to these levels in general.
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Document modified on Wed Dec 5 10:13:44 UTC 2007
Document created on Wed Dec 5 10:13:44 UTC 2007
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