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How to look afterScatophagus argus

Spotted scat, Green scat, Red tiger scat

Linnaeus, 1766

(Other members of the genus Scatophagus)

ADULT SIZE: 30 cm

WATER CONDITIONS: Brackish (tablespoon of seasalt/gallon)

TEMPERATURE RANGE: 23-27 C

FOOD: Feed Scatophagus argus anything, a true omnivore

DISTRIBUTION: This species comes from Indo-pacific

AQUARIUM CARE: Scatophagus argus hails from estuaries and coastal areas in much of the indo-pacific. Brackish water is acceptable in the short term, for juvenilles, but adult fish (which can grow quite large) require full marine water. This species is a true omnivore, that likes some vegetable matter, and can be trained to feed from the owners hand.

BREEDING: Unknown, but probably requires full marine conditions.

Have you bred Scatophagus argus? Why not fill in a breeding questionaire?, or examine existing Scatophagus argus breeding reports

The scat comes in different colour forms – pictured here is the Red Tiger scat, sometimes called Scatophagus argus atromaculatus

BREEDING: Unknown, but probably requires full marine conditions.

Have you bred Scatophagus argus? Why not fill in a breeding questionaire?

This page summarises breeding reports provided by visitors to this site, along with some statistical analysis. Please feel free to contribute – whatever your experience!

1 breeder has filled in a breeding report, a summary of which is shown in the graphs below. You can read the full reports here.

To add details of your experiences of Scatophagus argus, why not fill in a Breeding and maintenance Report.

Remember, each record represents only one persons experience; if you had different results, or used different methods, please share your experiences

Water conditions:	Water temperature: 28^oC+
Disposition: Somewhat aggresive on occasions	Community tank?: Doubtful, only with VERY calm fish
Spawning Method: Adult fish removed from tank	Breeding problems: none
Sex ratio:	Breeding difficulty: Average
Sucess: Fairly sucessful	Years Experience: 4
Other Comments: In India, Central Institute of Brackishwater Aquaculure, chennai has successfully bred Scatophagus argus through hormonal manipulation and juveniles produced. For breeding purpose the fish has to be maintained in 30 ppt and above salinity. Initially rotifer is suuplied as feed for the scat larvae and after 10th day post hatch, Artemia naluplii supplied. Scat larvae can be weaned to artificial diet from 20th day. No cannibalism noticed.
Date this record created: 11th August 2011	Breeding date: 2011
Breeder:	Location: Chennai India