This fish is known as
Spotted Trunkfish and the correct latin name is
Lactophrys bicaudalis. It belongs to the
Boxfish family. (
e) It's origin is
Western Atlantic. (
e)
Character and suggestions regarding care
This fish is aggressive.
Spotted Trunkfish can grow up to 48 cm what is approximately 18 inches. 1 specimen basically needs at least 5760cm
2 of water surface which is approximately 892 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 not very difficult to keep the Spotted Trunkfish. (
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 level should be stable, varying between 8.0 and 8.3 which is usual for marine fish.
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Document modified on Mon Dec 17 13:01:56 UTC 2007
Document created on Mon Dec 17 13:01:56 UTC 2007
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