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General information – Silver monos are fast swimmers and very active brackish fish. The Mono's silver body is in a triangular shape and its fins are silver with yellow reflections and a black trim. Its eyes are relatively big and are crossed with a dark ray. A second ray goes from the top of its body to the opercules. While they young, they are usually peaceful but become more aggressive as they grow. They also loose their colors to become totally silver as they become older. In the wild, Mono's go up streams and rivers to spawn. The young's then go down these streams and get used to saltier waters. At maturity, Monos are used to fully marine water and are found in the coastal areas of Africa, Asia and in Australia. In captivity, Monodactylus Argenteus can live up to 10 years. There is a second Monodactylus spices, called Sebea Mono.
Common Name - Silver Mono, Moony, finger fish.
Scientific Name - Monodactylus argenteus.
Family - Actinopterygii (ray-finned fishes).
Origin - West Pacific Photo by: Chief
Size– Up to 10 inches (25 cm).
First discovered - Linnaeus, 1758
Nutrition – Monos will eat most common commercial foods as well as algae and vegetables.
Behavior - Semi-aggressive
Maintenance and care – Requires at least 60 gallon of water for the Silver monos to develop and thrive. The tank should decorate with roots and rocks to provide it hiding places. A powerful filtration is required, as the Monos get bigger. Also, it is recommended to keep Monos in schools of at least four. Monodactylus Argenteus will require salt water as they grow. Young monos can be raised in freshwater but they usually do better in brackish then saltwater tanks.
Water Parameters – Temperature: 72F-80F (24C-27C), PH: 7.2-8.5
Breeding- Rarely accomplished in captivity, changes in salinity are required. Profile by: Chief
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