Scatophagus argus (Scatophage)

The scatophagus argus is a tropical fish native to the warm and healthy waters of the Indian and Pacific Ocean. It is also known as "squirrel fish" because of its resemblance to the earthly animal, especially because of its brown-green color and its longitudinal bands on the body. The scatophagus argus can reach a length of 20 centimeters and is very common in aquariums.

The scatophagus argus is an omnivorous fish that feeds mainly on plants, small crustaceans, algae and animal remains. It is known to be a voracious eater that can quickly clean an aquarium of all available food. However, it can also be nourished with commercial granules for tropical fish.

The scatophagus argus is a gregarious fish that likes to live in a group. In captivity, it should be maintained in a sufficient aquarium to accommodate at least six individuals. It is important to provide a habitat rich in plants and hiding for fish, as it will help them feel safe and express their natural behavior.

The scatophagus argus is a fairly robust fish that can adapt to a wide range of water parameters, but it is preferable to maintain water at a temperature between 22 and 28 degrees Celsius and a pH between 7.5 and 8.5. It is also important to regularly change the water from the aquarium to maintain good water quality.

In general, Scatophagus argus is a pleasant fish to have in a community aquarium, due to its bright color and active behavior. However, it can be territorial towards other fish and must be monitored to avoid fighting. It is also important not to maintain it with too small species that could be considered food.

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