Brackish fish in salt water?

[gbtrain]

I was wondering if anyone has had a Red Scat in a salt water tank? If so would they be reef safe? I think I read some where that as adults they live more in the ocean.

thanks

 

[Blown 346]

Yes any brackish water fish can be converted to salt water, but you have to do this slowly over weeks in order for them to adjust to it properly.
I dont think they would be good in a reef tank.

Here is some info on them http://www.fishinthe.net/html/fishguide/fishguide_fish.php?FC=100&nl=&nt=1

 

[Amphiprion]

It is not a good idea to convert true brackish species, as it will result in stress in the long run, if not causing problems outright. However, temporary brackish species, such as Scatophagus and Monodactylus are actually marine fishes and should be kept as such in the long term. It is a good idea to have an accurate means of measuring the salinity/specific gravity when dealing with brackish species, especially if you are trying to bring their water to marine levels. They are not safe with reefs or macroalgae, BTW.

 

[asphaltpilot]

A buddy of mine did this, but I think the introduction was too fast, and the fish died. I agree that the process should be slow to aclimate the fish as much as possible.

 

[sushistix]

I have a green scat in my tank. He has not bothered anything.He is a very aggresive eater though and shouldn't be kept with anything that would have a hard time with the competition for food. They are very messy also so be prepared to deal with the extra "poo". Adult scats can get the size of your open hand and will need quite a bit of swimming room so keep that in mind also. Hope this helps.

 

[Amphiprion]

There are many "brackish" species that will not tolerate full seawater shifts, no matter how slowly they are done. So, it cannot be ANY brackish species The ones in question here, however, should be fine if done carefully, since they are actually marine fish.

 

[BurntOutReefer]

I have a green scat in mine. Took no more then 1/2 an hour to acclimate.....I'm not sue that the "over weeks" acclimation is accurate....AND one of the upsides for a Scat (as the name implies)...they will eat "poo" from other fish.....