This species is known as
Threespot Squirrelfish and the correct latin name is
Sargocentron cornutum. The family that this marine fish species belongs to is called the
Squirrelfish family. (
e) Origin of this species is
Western Pacific. (
e)
Character and suggestions regarding care
A semi-aggressive fish which is also venomous.
Threespot Squirrelfish can grow up to 27 cm what is approximately 10 inches. So 1 specimen requires at least 3240cm
2 of water surface which is approximately 502 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). Very large aquariums hold at least 700 Litres (185 US Gallons).
It is easy to keep the Threespot Squirrelfish. (
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 levels shouldn't be outside of 8.0 - 8.3 since most marine fish are used to the mentioned range of pH values.
Eats benthic crabs and shrimps.

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Document modified on Fri Dec 21 18:14:15 UTC 2007
Document created on Fri Dec 21 18:14:15 UTC 2007
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