This fish is known as
Spotted Seatrout and the correct latin name is
Cynoscion nebulosus. The family that this fish belongs to is called the
Drum family. (
e) Origin of this fish is
Central America Coast. (
e)
Character and suggestions regarding care
Even it’s a peaceful fish, it is not suitable for the major part of home aquariums. Can be seen in public aquariums instead.
Spotted Seatrout can grow up to 100 cm what is approximately 39 inches. 1 specimen basically needs at least 12000cm
2 of water surface which is approximately 1860 square inch. We recommend you to keep it in fish tanks which are very 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 not very difficult to keep the Spotted Seatrout 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 recommended pH level is between 8.0 and 8.3 since marine fish are used to these levels in general.
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