This fish is known as
Splitfin Flashlightfish and the correct latin name is
Anomalops katoptron. It belongs to the
Lanterneye Fish family. (
e) Origin of this fish is
East Asia and Australia. (
e)
Character and suggestions regarding care
This species is peaceful towards it’s tankmates.
Splitfin Flashlightfish can grow up to 35 cm what is approximately 13 inches. So 1 specimen requires at least 4200cm
2 of water surface which is approximately 651 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). Very large aquariums hold at least 700 Litres (185 US Gallons).
It is not very difficult to keep the Splitfin Flashlightfish. (
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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