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Seba's Monofish
Other Freshwater and Brackish Water Fish

Seba's Monofish

Monodactylus sebae

Photo: Ltshears · CC BY-SA 3.0 · Wikimedia Commons

Key facts

  • Temperature24–28 °C
  • pH7.5–8.5
  • Minimum tank400 l
  • Adult size20 cm
  • Difficulty★★★☆☆
  • Lives in a groupof 5 or more
  • TemperamentPeaceful

Full profile

Family
Monodactylidae
Origin
Coast of West Africa
Size
20 cm
Temperature
24 – 28°C
pH
7.5 – 8.5
Salinity
1.005 – 1.025
Difficulty
★★★☆☆
Water type
brackish
Swimming level
medium
Behavior
Pacific (in groups)
Minimum number of individuals
5
Minimum aquarium size
400 L
Diet
omnivore
Reproduction
oviparous

Notes: Very tall body, taller than it is long, with vertical black stripes. Always found in groups and in brackish water.

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