This marine aquarium fish is known as
Shoulderbar Soldierfish and the correct latin name is
Myripristis kuntee. The family that this marine fish species belongs to is called the
Squirrelfish family. (
e) Origin of this species is
Indo-Pacific. (
e)
Character and suggestions regarding care
This Squirrelfish is peaceful.
Shoulderbar Soldierfish can grow up to 26 cm what is approximately 10 inches. 1 specimen basically needs at least 3120cm
2 of water surface which is approximately 483 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). Capacity of very large aquariums is at least 700 Litres (185 US Gallons).
It is easy to keep the Shoulderbar 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 level should be stable, varying between 8.0 and 8.3 which is usual for marine fish.

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Document modified on Tue Dec 18 16:31:59 UTC 2007
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