Silver Mono
From Microcosm Aquarium Explorer
Although sold to freshwater hobbyists, this is a brackishwater/marine fish. Aaron Norman
Overview
The various species of Mono are flashy and provide constant movement when given space to swim. They are best kept in groups of at least 3–5.
They can tend to be somewhat timid and are brackish to marine fishes that get quite large and are easily frightened.
They can be expected to do poorly in a standard freshwater community tank setting—better in brackish or marine tanks. They are too active for small tanks.
Family: Monodactylidae
Other common name(s):
- Silver Moony
- Mono
Native range:
- Red Sea
- East Africa
- Samoa
- Mekong River Basin
- Australia
- Yaeyamas Islands
Habitat: Brackishwaters, including streams entering the sea, mangrove swamps, bays. Also near-shore reefs in full-salinity ocean water.
Maximum length: 27 cm (11 in)
Minimum aquarium size: 681 L (180 gal)
Water: Brackish 24 °C (75 °F) - 28 °C (82 °F)
General swimming level: Middle and upper half.
Feeding
Omnivore. Easily fed zooplankton, dried foods, vegetable matter.
Aquarium Compatibility
Safe with invertebrates and generally uninterested in other fishes. Large specimens may pose a threat to small fishes, however.
Special Care
If bought from a freshwater retail display tank, specimens can be kept in a small quarantine tank that is gradually brought up to full-strength seawater over a period of 3 days.
Breeding/Propagation
Pelagic eggs, pelagic larvae.