Spotted Scat Aquarium Care Guide

Keeping Spotted Scat in an aquarium requires the right conditions.

Aquarium Information

• Care level: intermediate
• Temperament: semi-aggressive
• Diet: omnivore
• Minimum tank size: 75 gallons (280 liters) for a single adult, larger for groups
• Compatibility: Best kept with other robust, brackish water species of similar size and temperament. Can be kept in groups of 3-5 individuals if the tank is sufficiently large to diffuse aggression. Avoid very small or timid tankmates.
• Special requirements: Requires brackish water conditions, especially as they mature. Juveniles can tolerate freshwater, but adults thrive in salinities ranging from 1.005 to 1.015 specific gravity. A well-filtered tank with plenty of open swimming space and some hiding spots is essential. They are sensitive to poor water quality and require regular water changes. A varied diet is crucial for their health and coloration.

Water parameters

Temperature

72-82°F (22-28°C)

pH level

7.0-8.5

Hardness

10-25 dGH

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