MonodactylidaeFreshwater Fishintermediate
Mono Sebae (Monodactylus sebae)
Monodactylus sebae
Origin: West Africa
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Water Parameters
Temperature23–28 °C
15 °C35 °C
pH7–8.5
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GH (Hardness)10–30 °dGH
0 °dGH30 °dGH
KH (Alkalinity)5–20 °dKH
0 °dKH20 °dKH
Quick Stats
- Max Size
- 25 cm
- Min Tank
- 200 L
- Lifespan
- 10+
- Swimming Level
- middle
- Schooling
- Yes (4–8+)
- Diet
- omnivore
- Temperament
- peaceful; schooling
About
Monodactylus sebae, the Striped Mono or West African Moonfish, is a beautiful silver fish with bold black vertical stripes and lemon-yellow accents. Juveniles tolerate brackish-to-fresh water; adults prefer full marine. Fast, active schooling fish.
Care Guide
School of 4+. Juvenile: brackish SG 1.005–1.015. Adult: full marine SG 1.020–1.025. Temperature 23–28°C. Feed frozen Mysis, flakes, pellets. Large tank required for adults.
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