Species Profile
Silver Mono
Monodactylus argenteus
Also known as: Mono Argentus, Diamondfish, Mono
Oddballspeaceful
Adult size
10″
Minimum tank
100 gal
Temperature
75–82°F
pH
8–8.5
Schooling
Group of 5+
Water level
mid
Grows from juvenile
Typically sold at ~2″ and reaches 10″ over ~2 years. Plan tank size for the adult, not the fish at purchase.Diet
Marine pellets, frozen mysis, veggie flake, brine shrimp
Notes
Bright silver disc with yellow-trimmed dorsal and black bars through the eye. Schooler — keep 5+ or they get stressed. Brackish juvenile, marine adult, same transition arc as the Mono Sebae and the Scat. Closely related to Mono Sebae but smaller-bodied and silver rather than buff.
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