Monodactylus sebae

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Seba Mono
Seba Mono
Species Monodactylus sebae
Difficulty Moderate
Min. Tank Size 567.812 liters
567,811.767 mL

150 US Gallons (567.8L)

Size 9.843 in

20-25 cm (7.9-9.8")

pH 7.5 - 8.2
Temp. 297.15 K
75.2 °F
534.87 °R

301.15 K
82.4 °F
542.07 °R
24 -28 °C (75.2-82.4°F)

Water Hardness

6-16

Stocking Ratio 1:2 M:F
Availability Rare
Diet

Omnivore
Pellet Foods
Flake Foods
Live Foods

Life Span

5-8 years

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[edit] Alternative names

Seba Mono, African Moony

[edit] Other Scientific Names

Psettus sebae

[edit] Sexing

Unknown

[edit] Tank compatibility

Should only be kept with other peaceful fish. May prey on fish able to fit into it's mouth.

[edit] Diet

Will accept most foods, but cannot survive on dry foods alone. Ensure to feed live or frozen foods occasionally.

[edit] Feeding regime

Feed on a daily basis, once a day should suffice, but twice is acceptable.

[edit] Environment Specifics

Is a brackish fish, but is much more tolerable of low salinities in comparison to other Monodactylus species. If kept in brackish water, and SG of 1.002 to 1.007 is suggested.

[edit] Behaviour

A reserved species, which on occasion will move around activly, particulary at feeding time. Has known to prey on smaller species.

[edit] Identification

Completely different to other Monos, however has been confused with freshwater Angelfish.

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Facts about Monodactylus sebae
Availability Rare
Common name Seba Mono
Diet Omnivore  +
Difficulty Moderate
Family Monodactylidae  +
Foods Pellet Food  +, Flake Food  +, and Live Food  +
Maximum Size 9.843 in (25 cm)  +
Maximum age 8  +
Maximum hardness 16  +
Maximum pH 8.2  +
Maximum temperature 301.15 K (28 °C, 82.4 °F, 542.07 °R)  +
Minimum Tank Size 150 US Gallon (567.812 liters, 567,811.767 mL)  +
Minimum hardness 6  +
Minimum pH 7.5  +
Minimum temperature 297.15 K (24 °C, 75.2 °F, 534.87 °R)  +
Scientific name Monodactylus sebae
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