Mono Care Guide
Monodactylus argenteus
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Bioload Score
6000
Semi-AggressiveAdvancedFreshwater
- Max Size
- 25.0 cm / 9.8"
- Temperature
- 24–28°C (75–82°F)
- pH Range
- 7.5 – 8.5
- Min Tank Size
- 200L (53 gal)
- Min Group Size
- Can be kept alone
- Tank Level
- Bottom-Mid
- Origin
- Africa
- Temperament
- Semi-Aggressive
- Difficulty
- Advanced
- Breeding Difficulty
- Moderate
Diet
Omnivorous; requires a diet including live foods, flakes, and green vegetables.
Community Compatibility
Needs a spacious tank with brackish water conditions. Can adapt to full marine as adults.
Good to Know
Monos are distinctive for their diamond shape and silver color, requiring a transition to marine conditions as they mature.
Gender Differences
Males and females are similar in appearance.
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