Difference between revisions of "Sphyraena barracuda"
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|origin=:Commonly found in oceans worldwide | |origin=:Commonly found in oceans worldwide | ||
|sexing=:Males, and females are virtually indistinguishable | |sexing=:Males, and females are virtually indistinguishable | ||
− | |tank_compatibility=:This fish | + | |tank_compatibility=:This fish can be kept solitary, in pairs, or in groups. It cannot be housed with smaller fish as they will be eaten. |
|diet=:A carnivorous fish that may prove difficult to wean onto dead food. Does well on meaty foods such as freeze-dried/frozen fish and shrimp. | |diet=:A carnivorous fish that may prove difficult to wean onto dead food. Does well on meaty foods such as freeze-dried/frozen fish and shrimp. | ||
|feeding_regime=:Feed once or twice a day. | |feeding_regime=:Feed once or twice a day. | ||
− | |environment_specifics=:This fish must have a large tank, with a secure lid as they may jump. Found on open water, and reefs. | + | |environment_specifics=:This fish must have a large tank, ideally a long, and/or circular raceway shaped, if not wide tank with a secure lid as they may jump. Found on open water, and reefs, making them suitable for a non-reef, or reef aquarium depending on preference. |
− | |behaviour=:A | + | |behaviour=:A predator of all zones in the aquarium. Often found solitary or in shoals, with adults commingling with juveniles In the wild. |
|identification=:An elongated slender fish with a long snout and mouth, the upper jaw being slightly longer than the lower. The body is iridescent silver in colour. The caudal fin is forked with a few black spots on the caudal peduncle. | |identification=:An elongated slender fish with a long snout and mouth, the upper jaw being slightly longer than the lower. The body is iridescent silver in colour. The caudal fin is forked with a few black spots on the caudal peduncle. | ||
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Revision as of 07:06, 11 November 2017
Great Barracuda
Sphyraena barracuda
3785 Litres (1000 US G.)
180-200 cm (70.9-78.7")
8.1 - 8.4
22 -26 °C (71.6-78.8°F)
8-12 °d
1:1 M:F
9-12 years
Family
Sphyraenidae
Contents
Additional names
- Commerson's Sea Pike, Barra, Snoek, Short Barracuda, Striped Seapike, Barracouta
Additional scientific names
- Agrioposphyraena barracuda, Esox barracuda
Origin
- Commonly found in oceans worldwide
Sexing
- Males, and females are virtually indistinguishable
Tank compatibility
- This fish can be kept solitary, in pairs, or in groups. It cannot be housed with smaller fish as they will be eaten.
Diet
- A carnivorous fish that may prove difficult to wean onto dead food. Does well on meaty foods such as freeze-dried/frozen fish and shrimp.
Feeding regime
- Feed once or twice a day.
Environment Specifics
- This fish must have a large tank, ideally a long, and/or circular raceway shaped, if not wide tank with a secure lid as they may jump. Found on open water, and reefs, making them suitable for a non-reef, or reef aquarium depending on preference.
Behaviour
- A predator of all zones in the aquarium. Often found solitary or in shoals, with adults commingling with juveniles In the wild.
Identification
- An elongated slender fish with a long snout and mouth, the upper jaw being slightly longer than the lower. The body is iridescent silver in colour. The caudal fin is forked with a few black spots on the caudal peduncle.