{"id":19978,"date":"2025-12-23T15:30:45","date_gmt":"2025-12-23T12:00:45","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/anzaliaquarium.com\/?page_id=19978"},"modified":"2025-12-29T13:04:39","modified_gmt":"2025-12-29T09:34:39","slug":"spotbanded-scat","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/anzaliaquarium.com\/en\/spotbanded-scat\/","title":{"rendered":"Spotbanded Scat"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-page\" data-elementor-id=\"19978\" class=\"elementor elementor-19978\" data-elementor-post-type=\"page\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-e8192ad e-flex e-con-boxed wd-section-disabled e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"e8192ad\" data-element_type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-617ddd9 elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"617ddd9\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1300\" height=\"731\" src=\"https:\/\/anzaliaquarium.com\/wp-content\/themes\/woodmart\/images\/lazy.png\" class=\"attachment-large size-large wp-image-20029 wd-lazy-load wd-lazy-blur\" alt=\"\u0645\u0627\u0647\u06cc \u0627\u0633\u06a9\u0627\u062a \u0646\u0642\u0631\u0647 \u0627\u06cc | Spotbanded Scat\" srcset=\"\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1300px) 100vw, 1300px\" data-wood-src=\"https:\/\/anzaliaquarium.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/1-2-1300x731.jpg\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/anzaliaquarium.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/1-2-1300x731.jpg 1300w, https:\/\/anzaliaquarium.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/1-2-400x225.jpg 400w, https:\/\/anzaliaquarium.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/1-2-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/anzaliaquarium.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/1-2-1536x864.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/anzaliaquarium.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/1-2-860x484.jpg 860w, https:\/\/anzaliaquarium.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/1-2-430x242.jpg 430w, https:\/\/anzaliaquarium.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/1-2-700x394.jpg 700w, https:\/\/anzaliaquarium.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/1-2-150x84.jpg 150w, https:\/\/anzaliaquarium.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/1-2.jpg 1920w\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-eedc604 e-flex e-con-boxed wd-section-disabled e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"eedc604\" data-element_type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-977acf0 color-scheme-inherit text-left elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"977acf0\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h1 data-start=\"286\" data-end=\"327\">Silver Scat Fish (<em>Selenotoca Multifasciata<\/em>) <strong data-start=\"328\" data-end=\"361\">Care, Diet and Breeding Guide<\/strong><\/h1><p>The\u00a0spotbanded scat\u00a0(<em>Selenotoca multifasciata<\/em>), also known as the striped scat and silver scat is a species of ray-finned fish, belonging to the family Scatophagidae. There is a venom gland at the base of each spine and a painful wound can be caused if the spines puncture the skin when handling this fish.<\/p><h2>\ud83d\udccd <strong>Habitat<\/strong><\/h2><ul><li>The Spotbanded Scat is native to <strong>Southeast Asia<\/strong>.<\/li><li>It inhabits <strong>brackish waters<\/strong>, especially <strong>river mouths, mangrove swamps, and coastal <\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/niwa.co.nz\/coasts\/estuaries\/estuaries#:~:text=Estuaries-,An%20estuary%20is%20a%20partially%20enclosed%20body%20of%20water%20formed,inlets%2C%20sounds%2C%20wetlands%20and%20swamps\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>estuaries<\/strong><\/a>.<\/li><li>Juveniles are often found in <strong>freshwater<\/strong>, gradually moving to <strong>saltier waters<\/strong> as they mature.<\/li><\/ul><h2>\ud83c\udf7d\ufe0f <strong>Diet<\/strong><\/h2><ul><li>Silver Scats are <strong>omnivorous<\/strong> with a diverse diet.<\/li><li>In the wild, they feed on <strong>worms, insects, algae, fungi, and organic debris<\/strong>.<\/li><li>In aquariums, they accept <strong>dry foods (pellets), meaty foods, cooked vegetables, seaweed, and frozen foods<\/strong>.<\/li><\/ul><h2>\ud83d\udc23 <strong>Reproduction<\/strong><\/h2><ul><li>Breeding in captivity is <strong>extremely difficult<\/strong>.<\/li><li>There are <strong>few documented cases<\/strong> of successful breeding in aquariums.<\/li><li>In the wild, they spawn in <strong>marine environments<\/strong>, and juveniles migrate to <strong>freshwater<\/strong> for growth.<\/li><\/ul><h2>\ud83e\uddfe <strong>General Requirements<\/strong><\/h2><ul><li>A <strong>hardy species<\/strong> that adapts to various water conditions.<\/li><li>Generally <strong>peaceful<\/strong>, though it may nip at long-finned tankmates.<\/li><li>Has <strong>venomous dorsal spines<\/strong>, so caution is needed when handling.<\/li><li><strong>Active and curious<\/strong>, requiring ample swimming space.<\/li><\/ul><h2>\ud83d\udca7 <strong>Water Parameters<\/strong><\/h2><table><tbody><tr><td><p><strong>Parameter<\/strong><\/p><\/td><td><p><strong>Recommended Range<\/strong><\/p><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><p>Temperature<\/p><\/td><td><p>20\u201327.8\u00b0C (68\u201382\u00b0F)<\/p><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><p>pH<\/p><\/td><td><p>7.5\u20138.5<\/p><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><p>Hardness (dH)<\/p><\/td><td><p>12\u201318<\/p><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><p>Water Type<\/p><\/td><td><p>Brackish (can adapt to freshwater)<\/p><\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><h2>\ud83d\udccf <strong>Lifespan and Size<\/strong><\/h2><ul><li>Spotbanded Scat can grow up to <strong>38 cm (15 inches)<\/strong> in the wild.<\/li><li>Typically reaches <strong>15\u201320 cm (6\u20138 inches)<\/strong> in aquariums.<\/li><li>Lifespan can extend up to <strong>20 years<\/strong> with proper care.<\/li><\/ul><h2>\ud83c\udfe0 <strong>Aquarium Care<\/strong><\/h2><ul><li>Minimum tank size: <strong>80 liters (21 gallons)<\/strong> per fish.<\/li><li>Requires <strong>open swimming space<\/strong>.<\/li><li>Best kept with <strong>similarly sized, non-aggressive fish<\/strong>.<\/li><li>Avoid housing with <strong>long-finned or very small fish<\/strong>.<\/li><li>Adding <strong>marine salt<\/strong> to simulate brackish conditions is recommended.<\/li><\/ul><h2><strong>\u2753<\/strong><strong> Frequently Asked Questions<\/strong><\/h2><ol><li><strong> Can Spotbanded Scat live in freshwater?<\/strong><br \/>Yes, but they thrive better in <strong>brackish water<\/strong> as they mature.<\/li><li><strong> Are they compatible with other fish?<\/strong><br \/>Yes, but avoid keeping them with <strong>small or long-finned species<\/strong>.<\/li><li><strong> Are Spotbanded Scats beginner-friendly?<\/strong><br \/>Relatively yes, due to their <strong>hardiness<\/strong>, but <strong>brackish water knowledge<\/strong> is essential.<\/li><li><strong> Are they venomous?<\/strong><br \/>Yes, their <strong>dorsal spines are venomous<\/strong> and can cause pain if handled improperly.<\/li><li><strong> Can they be bred in captivity?<\/strong><br \/>Breeding is <strong>rare and challenging<\/strong> in home aquariums.<\/li><\/ol>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Silver Scat Fish (Selenotoca Multifasciata) Care, Diet and Breeding Guide The\u00a0spotbanded scat\u00a0(Selenotoca multifasciata), also known as the striped scat 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