Description
Red Scat
Red Scat's are a very lively brackish/ saltwater tropical fish. They are very lively so need a large tank to swim freely in. They will need shady places in the aquarium however they will eat live plants so you can use plastic plants. They will need a good filter and pump to increase the flow.
Please be aware that the image is for illustration purposes only. We are unable to guarantee the size, colour, sex or age of the fishes you are purchasing. If you have any questions regarding livestock please contact us. To minimise stress we are unable to hand pick specific fish. Lifespan is an estimate based on optimum conditions.
Features
Actual size: 6-9cm
Water conditions
pH: 7.5-8.5
Hardness: 36–215 ppm
Temperature: 20–28 °C
Ease of care
Intermediate. Juveniles may be kept in brackish waters; adults do best in full marine conditions. You will need a hydrometer to test the salinity of the water. Good water quality is essential.
Diet
Flake, green flake, sinking pellets and frozen or live foods. They are relatively unfussy.
Compatibility
They are a specialist community fish. They should be in a species only aquarium or with similar sized brackish fish when juvenile.
Breeding/ Sex
Unknown in home aquaria. Only happens in the wild.
Life Span
They can live to anything from 15-20 years in perfect conditions.
To view the Compatibility Advisory Chart please select the Additional Tab above.
In stock orders placed before 2pm will be despatched on the same working day (not including palletised items, pond plants or fibreglass ponds).
Pre-orders are shipped once we have the stock available and will be shipped using the service chosen at checkout.
All services are working day services and do not include delivery on Saturdays and Sundays or public holidays as standard. Deliveries are usually Monday to Friday only, although some Royal Mail items may be delivered on weekends as standard if the service is available in your area.
| SERVICE | SPEND | COST |
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| Royal Mail (2-3 days) | £0.00-£49.99 | £2.99 |
| Royal Mail Next Day (1-2 days) | £0.00-£49.99 | £4.99 |
| Parcelforce 24 (1 day) | £0.00-£49.99 | £7.99 |
| Parcelforce 24 (1 day) | £50 and up | FREE |
| Pallets (booked in) | aquariums / bulky items | |
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Pallets Standard (3-5 days) |
- | FREE |
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Pallets Express (1-2 days) |
- | £39.99 |
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| *EXCLUDED ITEMS | extra delivery fees apply: | |
| Fibreglass Ponds (booked in) | ||
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Zone 1 (7-10 days) |
- | £79.99 |
| Zone 2 (7-14 days) | - | £149.99 |
| Zone 3 (7-21 days) | - | £249.99 |
| Pond Plants (direct from grower) |
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| All pond plants (3-10 days) | one-off fee regardless of order size/value | £5.99 |
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