This species is known as
Shoulderbar Soldierfish and the correct latin name is
Myripristis kuntee. It belongs to the
Squirrelfish family. (
e) Origin of this fish 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. In general, 1 specimen requires at least 3120cm
2 of water surface which is approximately 483 square inch. We recommend you to keep it in fish tanks which 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 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 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 Tue Dec 18 16:31:59 UTC 2007
Document created on Tue Dec 18 16:31:59 UTC 2007
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