The Scat is a beautiful fish with dark spots or stripes over its shimmery body. Its fins are highlighted with red, and it develops a high back when mature. Males and females are visually identical. The Scat grows to 12 inches and once fully grown needs an aquarium at least 150 gallons.

In the wild Scats live in light brackish water when juvenile and gradually swim into salt water as they grow. Our Scats are acclimated to full salt water conditions, but they could also be kept in a brackish aquarium. The Scat does best when kept in a school. The group will establish a pecking order, so to reduce aggression we recommend at least four individuals.

They are friendly with other fish and are commonly kept in a mixed school with Monos. Both these fish are attractive and very hardy. Most other peaceful fish make good tankmates, except for very tiny fish which may be seen as food. Small invertebrates such as shrimp may be eaten, and it may also nibble coral. We recommend caution when handling the Scat in a net because its spines are mildly venomous and may cause a painful sting.

Scats are omnivorous and will eat any type of food including flakes. Plenty of vegetable matter including marine algae and Spirulina helps to keep them healthy, combined with dry food and occasional meaty items such as frozen Mysis shrimp and enriched brine shrimp. They may also eat vegetables such as spinach or broccoli, and as well as plants and macroalgae. They are known to graze on nuisance algae, including hair algae, in the aquarium.

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