Red Scat
SKU: 895

Red Scat

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Red Scat , also called Spotted Scat, Ruby Scat    ( Scatophagus argus)
Grows to 10"

A very active schooling fish.  They can be challenging to keep so we do not recommend them for beginners.

Tank Mates: They can be mixed with other active brackish water fish of similar size, but can nip fins of slow movers;    Some tank mates may include:    Monodactylus,  Rainbowfish,  Large Mollies, Bumble Bee Goby...

Tank Conditions:  They are best kept in a brackish water aquarium. (3-4 teaspoon of sea salt per gallon).
Temperature 76-82.  They are active swimmers, and require a minimum of 40 gallons.  They swim in the middle to upper water levels.  They will eat live plants.  They can be messy eaters so make sure you have a good power filter, and do regular partial water changes.

Feeding:  Feed a variety of dry and frozen foods with some greens.  They are omnivorous.

Range:  From Indo Pacific.

They are also called the Spotted Scat.  The Green Scat and Ruby Scat are color morphs of the same species.
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