This fish is known as
Two-Lined Monocle Bream and the correct latin name is
Scolopsis bilineata. The family that this marine fish species belongs to is called the
Threadfin Bream family. (
e) Origin of this species is
Indo-West Pacific. (
e)
Character and suggestions regarding care
A peaceful Bream.
Two-Lined Monocle Bream can grow up to 23 cm what is approximately 9 inches. 1 specimen basically needs at least 2760cm
2 of water surface which is approximately 427 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 Two-Lined Monocle Bream 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 levels shouldn't be outside of 8.0 - 8.3 since most marine fish are used to the mentioned range of pH values.
In nature they eat smaller fishes.

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Document modified on Sat Dec 22 10:29:09 UTC 2007
Document created on Sat Dec 22 10:29:09 UTC 2007
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