Banded scat Aquarium Care Guide

Keeping Banded scat in an aquarium requires the right conditions.

Aquarium Information

• Care level: intermediate
• Temperament: semi-aggressive
• Diet: omnivore
• Minimum tank size: 120_gallons
• Compatibility: Best kept in groups of 3-5 individuals or with other large, robust, brackish or marine fish. Can be aggressive towards smaller or more docile tank mates.
• Special requirements: Requires a large tank with ample swimming space and hiding spots. Excellent filtration is crucial due to their messy eating habits. They are euryhaline and can adapt to freshwater, brackish, or full marine conditions, but a gradual transition is necessary. Optimal health is often achieved in brackish water with a specific gravity of 1.005-1.015.

Water parameters

Temperature

24-28°C (75-82°F)

pH level

7.0-8.5

Hardness

10-25 dGH

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