Silver Scat
Genus: Selenotoca
Species: S. multifasciata

See below for care details

Aggression: Low, Social
Temperature: 74-80 F
pH: 7.5-8.5
Hardness: 15-25 dH
Brackish Tolerance: 1.005-1.025, should be increased with age
Minimum Tank Size: 150 gallons, 35 to 75 gallons fine for average sized adult
Feeding: Can and will eat basically any food offered. Flakes and pellets, frozen brine and Mysis shrimp, earthworms, vegetable matter (cucumber, peas, etc), chopped shellfish and fish
Notes: Scats are one of the most recognizable of the brackish water fishes available in the trade. They are incredibly hardy fish that can eat an unsuspecting aquarist out of house and home, consuming a large amount for a fish it’s size and will eat anything provided for it (look up what Scatophagus means).

Silver Scats, like their relatives, are often boisterous fish bordering on nippy but are not especially aggressive. They can be pushy when it comes to feeding and so should not be kept with timid fish they can out-compete for food. Silver Scats are best kept either singly or in groups of 3 or more as pairs often result in one fish bullying the other. For non-related fish, anything which can’t be swallowed whole should make a decent tankmate; Monos, Target Fish, Tigerfish, Archers, and Tete Sea Catfish all make good choices.

It’s worth noting that Silver Scats, like many fish in the family Scatophagidae, are mildly venomous fish. While not nearly as potent as lionfish or Eel Catfish, wounds caused by Scat stings are still painful and may result in some swelling. Those who are especially allergic to animal stings may do well to take extra caution.

SIZE 1.5-2.5 INCHES