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Mono Sebae
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Many brackish fish can be slowly transitioned to entirely fresh or entirely salt water. Aquarium Fish Sale brackish fish are maintained in LIGHT brackish conditions, the same conditions which our live bearers are kept, so most can be transitioned to all fresh water. However, a pinch of salt never hurt anybody. Wild-caught, the size of these guys can vary greatly, from one inch to three inches.
Quick Facts
| Scientific Name | Monodactylus sebae |
| Origin | West Africa |
| Care Level | Moderate |
| Temperament | Peaceful |
| Adult Size | Up to 8" |
| Lifespan | 10 years |
| Diet | Omnivore |
| Water Temperature | 75–82°F |
| pH | 7.5–8.5 |
| Group Size | Does best in a group |
| Shipping Size | Approx. 2" |
Care Guide
Tank setup: Monos are fast, active swimmers that do best in brackish or full saltwater as adults. Give them open swimming space and strong filtration.
Feeding: Feed a quality flake or pellet once or twice a day. They also enjoy frozen foods like brine shrimp.
Tankmates: Monos are peaceful with fish their size and do best with other brackish fish like scats and archerfish.
Good to know: Sebae monos are much taller than they are long and look a bit like freshwater angelfish.
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