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− | + | == Origin == | |
− | + | :From Bermuda, Florida (USA), and the Bahamas to Uruguay. | |
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− | + | :Males, and females are virtually indistinguishable | |
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− | + | == Tank compatibility == | |
+ | :This fish can be kept solitary, in pairs, or in groups. It cannot be housed with smaller fish as they will be eaten. | ||
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+ | == Diet == | ||
+ | :A carnivorous fish that may prove difficult to wean onto dead food. Does well on meaty foods such as freeze-dried/frozen fish and shrimp. | ||
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+ | == Feeding regime == | ||
+ | :Feed once or twice a day. | ||
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+ | == Environment specifics == | ||
+ | :This fish must have a large tank, ideally a long, and/or circular raceway shaped, if not wide tank with a secure lid as they may jump. Found on open water, and reefs, making them suitable for a non-reef, or reef aquarium depending on preference. | ||
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+ | == Behaviour == | ||
+ | :A predator of all zones in the aquarium. Often found solitary or in shoals, with adults commingling with juveniles In the wild. | ||
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+ | == Identification == | ||
+ | :An elongated slender fish with a long snout and mouth, the upper jaw being slightly longer than the lower. The body is iridescent silver in colour. The caudal fin is forked with a few black spots on the caudal peduncle. Adults have a dark back for countershading. | ||
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Revision as of 03:52, 13 December 2017
Southern Sennet
Sphyraena picudilla
3785 Litres (1000 US G.)
36-61 cm (14.2-24")
8.1 - 8.4
22 -26 °C (71.6-78.8°F)
8-12 °d
1:1 M:F
9-14 years
Family
Sphyraenidae
Contents
Additional names
Additional scientific names
- Sphyraema picudilla
Origin
- From Bermuda, Florida (USA), and the Bahamas to Uruguay.
Sexing
- Males, and females are virtually indistinguishable
Tank compatibility
- This fish can be kept solitary, in pairs, or in groups. It cannot be housed with smaller fish as they will be eaten.
Diet
- A carnivorous fish that may prove difficult to wean onto dead food. Does well on meaty foods such as freeze-dried/frozen fish and shrimp.
Feeding regime
- Feed once or twice a day.
Environment specifics
- This fish must have a large tank, ideally a long, and/or circular raceway shaped, if not wide tank with a secure lid as they may jump. Found on open water, and reefs, making them suitable for a non-reef, or reef aquarium depending on preference.
Behaviour
- A predator of all zones in the aquarium. Often found solitary or in shoals, with adults commingling with juveniles In the wild.
Identification
- An elongated slender fish with a long snout and mouth, the upper jaw being slightly longer than the lower. The body is iridescent silver in colour. The caudal fin is forked with a few black spots on the caudal peduncle. Adults have a dark back for countershading.