This marine aquarium fish is known as
Stripey and the correct latin name is
Microcanthus strigatus. The family that this fish belongs to is called the
Sea Chubs family. (
e) It's origin is
Western Pacific. (
e)
Character and suggestions regarding care
This fish is peaceful and thus recommended for beginners.
Stripey can grow up to 16 cm what is approximately 6 inches. 1 specimen basically needs at least 1920cm
2 of water surface which is approximately 297 square inch. We recommend you to keep it in fish tanks which are medium. (
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 easy to keep the Stripey 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.
Recommended readingBy Exotic Aquariums
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Document modified on Mon Dec 17 13:59:51 UTC 2007
Document created on Mon Dec 17 13:59:51 UTC 2007
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