Where to buy Golden Spadefish
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About Golden Spadefish
Golden Spadefish have a distinctive oval, laterally compressed body with a bright yellow to golden coloration. They develop prominent dark vertical bars and exhibit an overall disc-like shape characteristic of the Ephippidae family.
Key facts
- Common Health Issues
- Marine ich, Fin Rot, Swim Bladder Disorder, Bacterial Infections, Parasitic Infestations
- Family
- Ephippidae
- Care Level
- Expert
- Max Size
- 9
- Diet Details
- Feed a varied diet of high-quality marine flakes, small pellets, and frozen foods such as mysis shrimp, brine shrimp, and finely chopped meaty foods. Supplement with some vegetable matter. Feed 2-3 times daily in smaller portions.
- Temperament
- Peaceful
- Origin
- Indo-Pacific region from Indonesia to the Philippines and other Southeast Asian waters.
- Care Requirements
- • Requires 150+ gallons; massive, open swimming space essential • Stable water params: pH 8.1–8.3, salinity 1.023–1.025, temp 72–78°F • Shy, nocturnal; heavy feeder; prefers live/frozen meaty foods • Prone to lateral-line erosion; excellent filtration and water quality critical • Predatory; will consume small fish and shrimp; feed large target items
- Reef safety
- Not Reef Safe
- Difficulty Level
- Moderate - Requires some experience due to specific dietary water or tank requirements. Best suited for intermediate aquarists.
- Diet
- omnivore
- Feeding Schedule
- 2-3 times daily
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