African moony
Monodactylus sebae
FishBrackishbrackish-schooling
The African moony is a close relative of the silver moony, endemic to West African estuaries.
Popularity
Brackish fish
half fresh half salt water
Availability
Specialty onlyShop availability
IUCN Status
LC
Least Concern
Description
Monodactylus sebae reaches 15-25 cm. Very close to M. argenteus, it differs by a darker, almost blackish coloration, with a prominent dorsal fin having elongated filaments. It lives in schools in West African estuaries and mangroves.
Habitat
Region :
Estuaries, coastal lagoons, West African mangroves.
Distribution :
Recommended parameters
Temperature24–28 °C
pH7.5–8.5
GH12–22 °dGH
KH8–14 °dKH
Salinity1.005–1.02 ‰
NO₃
≤ 20 mg/L
PO₄
≤ 0.5 mg/L
Care
Difficulty
2/5
Diet
Omnivore
Min. tank
300 L
Min. group
5
Adult size
25 cm
Lifespan
6 years
Temperament
Peaceful
Propagation
Difficile en captivité.
Care notes
Same requirements as M. argenteus. Salinity 1.005-1.020. Temperature 24-28°C, pH 7.5-8.5. Group of 5+ recommended. Omnivorous.
Similar species
Espèces proches, même habitat ou même maintenance
