Scatophagus argus

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One of my faves. Gorgeous. How I miss mine now.
 
They look incredible mate.

Every time you post new pix I kick myself for not grabbing a pair of the same size which also lived in full FW.
 
Steve_89;2684813; said:
They look incredible mate.

Every time you post new pix I kick myself for not grabbing a pair of the same size which also lived in full FW.

Yeah awesome fish. Mate has a couple more I may grab and add to my pair. The zoo here has ~40 adults in with their big salt water croc. Looks great. I'm really not sure about the literature on these fish. Most states a max size of 30cm. I measured mine when I moved them 33cm and 32cm. The larger ones at the zoo look another 1/3 on top of mine. So I don't think 40cm + is out of the question.

fugupuff;2685664; said:
Phenomenal! Fanatastic, these fish don't get nearly enough credit. Most are sold in small pets store, immaciated, and soon to die, rarely seen fat and thriving!

I agree. Like i said in an earlier post. These fish really do need constant feeding to keep them at peak condition. I am constantly throwing greens into my tank for the scats and giant gourami.
 
Been to ouwehand zoo and saw the biggest scat ever, over 45cm/18 inch.
Just found apic.Promised it in anoter tread, which i lost!
Hes is a HUGE brackish watertank, the former shark tank,
enjoy!

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