West African Spadefish

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West African Spadefish

This species is known as West African Spadefish and the correct latin name is Chaetodipterus lippei. It belongs to the Spadefish family. (e) Origin of this species is East Atlantic. (e)

Character and suggestions regarding care

This Spadefish belongs to semi-aggressive species.

West African Spadefish can grow up to 31 cm what is approximately 12 inches. So 1 specimen requires at least 3720cm2 of water surface which is approximately 576 square inch. This species will require to be kept in a tank that is 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 not very difficult to keep the West African Spadefish. (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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