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Mono ~ Silver MoonyMoonfish ~ Fresh Water Mono Fish ~ Mono ArgentusFamily: Monodactylidae
Latest Reader Comment - See More You broke the cardinal rule of stocking. All fish of the same species must be kept singly or in a school, preferably 4 minimum. Brackish fish, in particular, will... (more) pete The Mono, also called the Mono Argentus, is a beautiful silvery fish that definitely has a place in any brackish aquarium. A school of these fish are a beautiful sight!Mono - Moonfish Contents The round shape and shiny silver body of the Monos makes them a brackish favorite. It also led to the common names of Moonfish and Silver Moony. These fish are one of the staples of brackish water aquariums. As you can see in the picture above, when they are young they also have a bright yellow dorsal fin which adds to their appeal. If kept correctly, a school of Mono Argentus will give you many years of enjoyment. Some Monos will survive for awhile in pure freshwater but they really are brackish water fish. Though they are lively and entertaining to watch, they are a peaceful schooling fish that are also timid and easily frightened. Keep them with peaceful tank mates, but not too little as they may eat smaller fish. They are hearty eaters and enjoy a variety of foods from live and frozen foods to flakes, and will even munch on lettuce and spinach. For more Information on keeping this fish see:
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You broke the cardinal rule of stocking. All fish of the same species must be kept singly or in a school, preferably 4 minimum. Brackish fish, in particular, will kill any new tankmates of the same species, especially juveniles, especially if there's only one or two. Adding one fish to an established school might work, or vice versa-- adding a school to be with a singly kept fish.
2009-04-23 | ||
The mono is a great looking fish and they are full saltwater aquarium fish as they mature. I have one in my reef tank. I had 2 but they are very nippy as an adult and it killed the other one that I had. I have not been able to add more since then, he kills them all. He actually hunts them down and attacks them. But none the less, they are very attractive saltwater aquarium fish. They seem to retain the yellow coloration in their fins better in saltwtaer.
2008-06-11 | ||
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They have bitten my orandas, pls let me know, are they not suited with gold fish?
2010-03-06 | ||
Click For Replies (1) Orandas are usually peaceful fan tailed fresh water gold fish on the other hand silver moony's prefer saltwater. Usually silver moony's are peaceful and shy fish but are fin nippers, silver moony and oranda are not good tankmates as silver moony will nip the fins and tails of oranda which will stress the fish and eventually the fish may die. ... | ||
I have three mono`s that are the size of a dinner plate. I have had them for 11 years, and they have lived in a freshwater tank since I got them at about 1 in. They also had three angel fish, and three silver dollars. all pretty big fish now. I just noticed that the monos are killing the other fish that they have lived with all these years. Does anyone know why? Are they getting to breeding size? Should I put them in a saltwater tank? They have been in a 125 tank. HELP""""""
2009-05-04 | ||
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