Silver Scat

Silver Scat: They are a round fish with a tall body and have spiky dorsal fins that are said to have a small amount of toxins in them. They have vertical lines that run half way down the body that are black the rest of the body is covered in spots. As the fish matures they will lose the stripes and they will be replaced with spots.

These fish are a very versatile fish that will mix with most species that inhabit similar water conditions. They are ideally suited to brackish community tanks with species such as; Archerfish, Monos, other Scats and Madagascar Rainbows. Avoid keeping anything smaller than their mouth in the tank as they can be a predatory fish

• Species – Scatophagus Argus
• Common Name – RSilver Scat
• Origin – Australia.
• Diet – Carnivores
• PH Range – 7.2 – 7.8
• Water Type – Hard
• Temperature – Tropical 20°c – 28°c
• Breed Type – Egg Layer
• Current Size – approximately 3cm (Grows to approximately 20cm)
• Sex – Un-sexed