Silverstripe Blaasop
This species is known as Silverstripe Blaasop and the correct latin name is Lagocephalus sceleratus. It belongs to the Puffer family. (e) It's origin is Indo-West Pacific. (e)
Silverstripe Blaasop can grow up to 110 cm what is approximately 43 inches. 1 specimen basically needs at least 13200cm2 of water surface which is approximately 2046 square inch. This fish should be kept in aquariums that are 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 Silverstripe Blaasop 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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Character and suggestions regarding care
A semi-aggressive fish which is not recommended for classic aquariums due to it’s size.Silverstripe Blaasop can grow up to 110 cm what is approximately 43 inches. 1 specimen basically needs at least 13200cm2 of water surface which is approximately 2046 square inch. This fish should be kept in aquariums that are 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 Silverstripe Blaasop 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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Feel free to share your experiences regarding keeping Lagocephalus sceleratus below. Every message will be held for approval by our moderators. It usually takes 24 hours to publish your comment. Before you ask anything, browse the questions page, please.
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