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Scatophagus ornatus

Spotted Scat, Orange-Spotted Scat, Ruby Scat
Temperature
22–28°C
pH
8–8
dGH
8–20 ppm
Size
30 cm
Tank
200 L
- **Diet Preferences:** Omnivorous; enjoy a varied diet including vegetables, algae, and protein-based foods like shrimp or fish. - **Behavior and Compatibility:** Generally peaceful, but may show some aggressive tendencies, especially if kept in overcrowded conditions. Keeping them in groups can help reduce aggression. - **Other Important Notes:** Scats are brackish water fish and thrive best in brackish setups, although they can adapt to full marine environments as they mature.

Water parameters

Hardness
8–20 ppm
Temperature
22–28°C
pH
8–8

Tank & size

Fish size
30 cm
Tank length
120 cm
Tank volume
200 L

Distribution

Asia/Australia