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Scatophagus argus
Spotted scat, Green scat, Red tiger scat
breeding notes
BREEDING: Unknown, but probably requires full marine conditions.
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| Water conditions: | Water temperature: 28oC+ |
| Disposition: Somewhat aggresive on occasions | Community tank?: Doubtful, only with VERY calm fish |
| Spawning Method: Adult fish removed from tank | Breeding problems: none |
| Sex ratio: | Breeding difficulty: Average |
| Sucess: Fairly sucessful | Years Experience: 4 |
| Other Comments: In India, Central Institute of Brackishwater Aquaculure, chennai has successfully bred Scatophagus argus through hormonal manipulation and juveniles produced. For breeding purpose the fish has to be maintained in 30 ppt and above salinity. Initially rotifer is suuplied as feed for the scat larvae and after 10th day post hatch, Artemia naluplii supplied. Scat larvae can be weaned to artificial diet from 20th day. No cannibalism noticed. |
| Date this record created: 11th August 2011 | Breeding date: 2011 |
| Breeder: | Location: Chennai India |
