This species is known as
Streaked Spinefoot and the correct latin name is
Siganus javus. The family that this marine fish species belongs to is called the
Rabbitfish family. (
e) Origin of this species is
Indo-Pacific. (
e)
Character and suggestions regarding care
Peaceful but venemous.
Streaked Spinefoot can grow up to 51 cm what is approximately 20 inches. So 1 specimen requires at least 6120cm
2 of water surface which is approximately 948 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). Capacity of very large aquariums is at least 700 Litres (185 US Gallons).
It is not very difficult to keep the Streaked Spinefoot 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 level should be stable, varying between 8.0 and 8.3 which is usual for marine fish.
An omnivore.
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Document modified on Sat Dec 22 11:47:48 UTC 2007
Document created on Sat Dec 22 11:47:48 UTC 2007
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