Finger fish - Monodactylus argenteus
Finger fish ( common name )
Monodactylus argenteus ( fish name )
- Maximum size in aquariums (min-max): 16 - 20 cm ( 6.3 - 7.87 in )
- pH of water: 7.2 - 8.5
- Water hardness (dGH): 8 - 15 °N
- Recommended temperature: 22 - 25 °C ( 71.6 - 77 °F )
- Compatibility (temperament to it's family): peaceful (read this answer)
- Compatibility (temperament to other fish species): peaceful (read this answer)
- Place in the aquarium: Middle levels
- The way of breeding: Spawning
- Fish origin: South Asia
Information about care
Food and feeding
These fish will accept any food offered. Use quality flake for their staple diet and supplement this with vegetable matter in the form of spinach, lettuce or peas. They will also nibble on any tender plants in the tank.
Origin
Africa, Asia, and Australia; adults will inhabit the coastal areas but juveniles will often be found in brackish water ways.
Sexing
There are no visible differences between the sexes.
Breeding
As of yet there are no reported cases of these fish breeding in the aquarium.
Lifespan
The expected life span for this fish is 10 years.
Short description
Often these fish are placed into fresh water tanks; they are much more at ease in brackish or saltwater conditions. The adults will spawn in freshwater rivers before returning to the saltwater coastal areas. Hiding places must be provided in the tank along with a good filtration system.
Pictures
Bought by aqua-fish.net from jjphoto.dk.
These fish will accept any food offered. Use quality flake for their staple diet and supplement this with vegetable matter in the form of spinach, lettuce or peas. They will also nibble on any tender plants in the tank.
Origin
Africa, Asia, and Australia; adults will inhabit the coastal areas but juveniles will often be found in brackish water ways.
Sexing
There are no visible differences between the sexes.
Breeding
As of yet there are no reported cases of these fish breeding in the aquarium.
Lifespan
The expected life span for this fish is 10 years.
Short description
Often these fish are placed into fresh water tanks; they are much more at ease in brackish or saltwater conditions. The adults will spawn in freshwater rivers before returning to the saltwater coastal areas. Hiding places must be provided in the tank along with a good filtration system.
Pictures
Bought by aqua-fish.net from jjphoto.dk.
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