This marine aquarium fish is known as
Spotfin Sea Catfish and the correct latin name is
Nemapteryx nenga. The family that this fish belongs to is called the
Sea Catfish family. (
e) It's origin is
Indo-West Pacific. (
e)
Character and suggestions regarding care
This Catfish is semi-aggressive.
Spotfin Sea Catfish can grow up to 30 cm what is approximately 11 inches. In general, 1 specimen requires at least 3600cm
2 of water surface which is approximately 558 square inch. It is recommended to raise this species in fish tanks 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 Spotfin Sea Catfish. (
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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Document modified on Wed Dec 19 8:55:03 UTC 2007
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