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| − | + | == Origin == | |
| − | + | :From Bermuda, Florida (USA), and the Bahamas to Uruguay. | |
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| − | + | == Sexing == | |
| − | + | :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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== External links == | == External links == | ||
*[http://fishbase.org/summary/Sphyraena-picudilla.html Fishbase] | *[http://fishbase.org/summary/Sphyraena-picudilla.html Fishbase] | ||
| + | *[[w:Southern sennet|Wikipedia]] | ||
Latest revision as of 02:16, 3 January 2018
Southern Sennet
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[edit]
- From Bermuda, Florida (USA), and the Bahamas to Uruguay.
Sexing[edit]
- Males, and females are virtually indistinguishable
Tank compatibility[edit]
- This fish can be kept solitary, in pairs, or in groups. It cannot be housed with smaller fish as they will be eaten.
Diet[edit]
- 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[edit]
- Feed once or twice a day.
Environment specifics[edit]
- 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[edit]
- A predator of all zones in the aquarium. Often found solitary or in shoals, with adults commingling with juveniles In the wild.
Identification[edit]
- 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.
