£15.00
If they are handled correctly, the Spotted Scats are a fish that is equally at home in freshwater or saltwater or anywhere in between.
For more information see the description section below.
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The Spotted Scat Scatophagus argus is an extremely attractive fish with a silvery or bronze case covered with spots. With two colour versions of the Spotted Scat, the Red Scat and the Green Scat, this fish has a lot to offer. The Green Scat is the type most commonly seen. Scatophagus argus arromaculatus, is generally more expensive but is well worth searching out. A few of the other names they are known by include Argus Fish, Common Scat, and Leopard Scat.
Argus Fish are peaceful schooling fish, and a mixed school of Scats and Monos can be kept with great success. But the Scats are more curious, independent, and outgoing than the Mono fish. They have very hearty appetites and will greedily eat anything that comes their way. They will quickly become quite friendly and tame. But be very careful when handling scats. The spines on their fins are mildly venomous and it hurts if you are unlucky enough to get stuck by one
