This species is known as
Silver Sweeper and the correct latin name is
Pempheris oualensis. It belongs to the
Sweeper family. (
e) It's origin is
Indo-Pacific. (
e)
Character and suggestions regarding care
A peaceful fish.
Silver Sweeper can grow up to 20 cm what is approximately 7 inches. 1 specimen basically needs at least 2400cm
2 of water surface which is approximately 372 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 Silver Sweeper 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 Sun Sep 27 8:52:43 UTC 2009
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