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Terapon jarbua
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| Targetfish | |
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| Targetfish | |
| Species | Terapon jarbua |
| Difficulty | Moderate |
| Min. Tank Size | 946.353 liters 946,352.945 mL 250 US Gallons (946.4L) |
| Size | 14.173 in
30-36 cm (11.8-14.2") |
| pH | 7.8 - 8.2 |
| Temp. | 297.15 K 75.2 °F 534.87 °R 301.15 K |
| Water Hardness |
8-12 °d |
| Stocking Ratio | 1:2 M:F |
| Availability | Uncommon |
| Diet |
Omnivore
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| Life Span |
5-10 years |
Contents |
[edit] Alternative names
- Targetfish, Jarbua Terapon, Thornfish
[edit] Sexing
- Unknown
[edit] Tank compatibility
- Should only be mixed with large brackish fish, such as Monodactylus and Toxotes.
[edit] Diet
- In the wild, feeds on fish, invertebrates, and detritus, but will accept pellets in captivity.
[edit] Feeding regime
- Once or twice a day on dry foods and frozen foods, every other day on meaty foods.
[edit] Environment Specifics
- Keep in brackish water, SG around 1.002 to 1.007; and hard, alkaline water. Temperature around 24 to 28C.
[edit] Behaviour
- May be predatory towards smaller tankmates, as well as occasional nipping of other fish.
[edit] Identification
- Mostly silver, with almost curved bands runnimg horizontally across the sides; looking like an archery target from above. Tail banded with black. Large, sharp dorsal fins. Not to be confused with Terapon theraps, which has completely straight lines across the flanks.
