This fish is known as
Popeye Catalufa and the correct latin name is
Pristigenys serrula. It belongs to the
Squirrelfish family. (
e) It's origin is
Eastern Pacific. (
e)
Character and suggestions regarding care
In aquariums they’re aggressive toward other fish.
Popeye Catalufa can grow up to 34 cm what is approximately 13 inches. 1 specimen basically needs at least 4080cm
2 of water surface which is approximately 632 square inch. We recommend you to keep it in fish tanks which 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 have at least 700 Litres (185 US Gallons).
It is easy to keep the Popeye Catalufa 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 recommended pH level is between 8.0 and 8.3 since marine fish are used to these levels in general.
Carnivorous.
Thanks to
Kenneth Leonard for the pictures. Copyright Ken Leonard.
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