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Spotted Scat (Scatophagus argus)
Reaches 12in — needs to mature into marine SG. Voracious omnivore; eats plants. Common 'will outgrow' surprise.
Specifications
- ecosystem
- brackish
- min tank gallons
- 125
- adult size in
- 12
- temperature range f
- 75-82
- ph range
- 7.5-8.5
- salinity sg
- 1.005-1.020
- care difficulty
- intermediate
- aggression
- peaceful
- community compatible
- yes
- schooling min count
- 3
- diet
- omnivore
- lifespan years
- 8-15
- tank zone
- mid
Sources
- Aquarium Co-Op video / blog content · ingest 2026-05-06
- Practical Fishkeeping public articles · ingest 2026-05-06