This species is known as
Whipfin Ponyfish and the correct latin name is
Leiognathus leuciscus. The family that this marine fish species belongs to is called the
Ponyfish family. (
e) Origin of this fish is
Indo-West Pacific. (
e)
Character and suggestions regarding care
A semi-aggressive fish.
Whipfin Ponyfish can grow up to 25 cm what is approximately 9 inches. 1 specimen basically needs at least 3000cm
2 of water surface which is approximately 465 square inch. It is recommended to raise this species in fish tanks 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 Whipfin Ponyfish. (
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 13:53:17 UTC 2007
Document created on Mon Dec 17 13:53:17 UTC 2007
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