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This fish is known as
Sea Goldie and the correct latin name is
Pseudanthias Squamipinnis. It belongs to the
Sea Basses family. (
e) It's origin is
Indo-West Pacific. (
e)
Character and suggestions regarding care
An aggressive fish.
Sea Goldie can grow up to 15 cm what is approximately 5 inches. So 1 specimen requires at least 1800cm
2 of water surface what is approximately 279 square inch. We recommend you to keep it in fish tanks which are medium. (
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 Sea Goldie 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 vary between 8.0 and 8.3 what is usual for marine fish.
A carnivore; Also eats algae.
Thanks to
Kenneth Leonard for the picture. Copyright Ken Leonard.

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