Sebae Mono
From Microcosm Aquarium Explorer
"Monodactylus sebae," Sebae Mono. Aaron Norman
[edit] Overview
A stately, tall brackishwater fish from the shores of West Africa, where it is commonly found in mangrove swamps and areas where freshwater flows into the sea.
Family: Monodactylidae
Other common name(s):
- African Moony
Native range:
Habitat: Found in brackishwater lagoons, estuaries, mangrove swamps, near coastal reefs. May enter freshwater, but is primarily a brackishwater/saltwater species.
Maximum length: 25 cm (10 in)
Maximum height: 25 cm (10 in)
Minimum aquarium size: 684 L (181 gal)
Water: Marine 24 °C (297 K, 75 °F) - 28 °C (301 K, 82 °F)
General swimming level: Mid-level.
[edit] Feeding
Omnivore, but feeds primarily on zooplankton in the wild. Offer meaty foods, along with herbivore rations.
[edit] Aquarium Compatibility
Peaceful, but larger specimens have been known to ingest small fish tankmates. Should be kept in schools of at least 3-5 fish. Safe with most reef aquarium invertebrates and corals.
[edit] Special Care
Often sold from freshwater display tanks, but will only thrive in brackishwater or full-salinity saltwater. Newly purchased specimens can be acclimated from fresh to saltwater over a period of three days.
[edit] Breeding/Propagation
Pelagic eggs, pelagic larvae.
| Common name | Sebae Mono +, and African Moony + |
| Family | Monodactylidae + |
| Genus | Monodactylus + |
| Image credit | AN + |
| Maximum height | 10 in + |
| Maximum length | 10 in + |
| Minimum aquarium size | 181 gal + |
| Native range | Eastern Atlantic +, Canary Islands +, Senegal +, and Angola + |
| Reference | A PocketExpert Guide to Reef Aquarium Fishes + |
| Specific name | sebae + |
| Swimming level | Mid-level. + |
| Text credit | SWM + |
| Water max temp | 301 K (28 °C, 82 °F) + |
| Water min temp | 297 K (24 °C, 75 °F) + |
| Water type | Marine + |