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| Common name: | Mono, Malayan angel, Moonfish |
| Scientific name: | Monodactylus argenteus |
| Synonyms: | (none) |
| Size: | 10" (25cm), but usually smaller in aquaria. |
| Origin: | Indo-West Pacific |
| Tank setup: | A large brackish tank (80 gallons/360 litres plus advisable for a shoal of adults)
with plenty of open swimming space. Branches, roots or bogwood can be used for decor, along with plastic plants if desired. |
| Compatibility: | Semi-aggressive towards its own kind, and is therefore best kept in a group of 5-6 or more to spread out
the aggression. Generally ok with other similar sized brackish fishes such as Scats and Archerfish. |
| Temperature: | 24-28oC (75-82oF) |
| Water chemistry: | Maintain in brackish conditions. Juveniles are often sold in fresh or slightly salted water, but
high-end brackish or marine conditions are preferable for adults. |
| Feeding: | Omnivorous and will accept most aquarium foods, provide a varied diet including plenty of vegetable matter.
Will eat live plants. |
| Sexing: | Unknown |
| Breeding: | Rarely accomplished in captivity; changes in salinity are required. |
| Comments: |
A second Monodactylus species, M. sebae (often known as the Finger Mono) is fairly common, and has similar requirements.
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