This marine aquarium fish is known as
Vanikoro Sweeper and the correct latin name is
Pempheris vanicolensis. It belongs to the
Sweeper family. (
e) Origin of this fish is
Indo-West Pacific. (
e)
Character and suggestions regarding care
A peaceful Sweeper.
Vanikoro Sweeper can grow up to 20 cm what is approximately 7 inches. 1 specimen basically needs at least 2400cm
2 of water surface which is approximately 372 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 easy to keep the Vanikoro Sweeper 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.
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Document modified on Wed Dec 19 13:57:42 UTC 2007
Document created on Wed Dec 19 13:57:42 UTC 2007
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