{"product_id":"mono-sebae-monodactylus-sebae","title":"Mono Sebae | Monodactylus sebae","description":"\u003ch2\u003eDescription\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Mono Sebae, or African Moony, is a tall, silvery, disc-shaped schooling fish with a shimmering metallic sheen and bold dark bars. It is an impressive display fish, but a demanding one: it grows to around 20–25 cm, needs to be kept in a group, and requires brackish water as an adult, so it is best suited to experienced keepers with a large aquarium.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eNatural Habitat\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNative to the coasts and estuaries of West Africa, Monodactylus sebae moves between fresh, brackish and marine waters through its life. Juveniles are often found in fresher, tidal reaches, while adults move into brackish and coastal waters with higher salinity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eAppearance\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis species has a very tall, laterally compressed, almost diamond-shaped body that is bright silver with two or more dark vertical bands and yellow-tinged fins. Its striking height and reflective body make a shoal a real spectacle. Adults typically reach 20–25 cm.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eTemperament and Compatibility\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePeaceful but nervous and active, it must be kept in a group of at least five to feel secure; lone fish become stressed and shy. Because of its adult size and speed it suits spacious brackish setups with similarly robust, non-aggressive companions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFeeding\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAn omnivore with a good appetite. Offer quality flakes and pellets along with frozen and live meaty foods such as brine shrimp and mysis, plus some vegetable matter. Feed a varied diet to support its fast growth.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eCare Requirements\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAdults need brackish water (a specific gravity of roughly 1.005–1.015), a large tank with strong filtration, good water movement and high oxygen levels. A single fish needs a big aquarium; a proper group requires 450 litres or more. This fish is intolerant of deteriorating water, so keep nitrate low with frequent water changes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eBreeding\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBreeding in home aquaria is very rarely achieved. Monos are believed to spawn in coastal marine or high-brackish conditions, and captive reproduction is essentially not practical for hobbyists.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eSpecies Information\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eScientific Name\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMonodactylus sebae\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCommon Name\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMono Sebae, African Moony, Seba Mono\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOrigin\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCoastal West Africa (estuaries and brackish waters)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMaximum Size\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e20–25 cm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLifespan\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e8–10 years\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eTemperament\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePeaceful but skittish; schooling\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDifficulty\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eIntermediate\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMinimum Tank Size\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e250 litres (single); 450 litres+ for a group\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRecommended Tank Size\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e450 litres or larger\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDiet\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOmnivore – flakes, pellets, frozen\/live meaty foods, some vegetable matter\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWater Temperature\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e24–28 °C\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003epH Range\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e7.2–8.5\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eGH Range\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e12–25 dGH (hard)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSalinity\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBrackish as an adult (specific gravity ~1.005–1.015)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSuitable For\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLarge brackish aquariums\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eReef Safe\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNot applicable\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePlant Safe\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNot typically planted – brackish conditions limit plant options\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eSuitable Tank Mates\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOther brackish-tolerant fish of similar size such as scats, archerfish, other monos, and larger brackish gobies or livebearers acclimatised to the same salinity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eAvoid Keeping With\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSmall, timid or slow fish, aggressive territorial species, and strict freshwater fish that cannot tolerate brackish conditions.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Nick's Aquarium Oceanarium Terrarium","offers":[{"title":"Small (1-5cm)","offer_id":55232882901283,"sku":"AA2059-S","price":19.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false},{"title":"Medium (5-10cm)","offer_id":55232882934051,"sku":"AA2059","price":24.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false},{"title":"Large (10-15cm)","offer_id":55232882966819,"sku":"AA2059-L","price":29.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false},{"title":"X-Large (15-20cm)","offer_id":55351970791715,"sku":"AA2059-XL","price":34.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0972\/7236\/5347\/files\/mono-sebae-monodactylus-seba-43091607847203.webp?v=1790303881","url":"https:\/\/nicksaquariumoceanariumterrarium.com.au\/products\/mono-sebae-monodactylus-sebae","provider":"Nicks AOT","version":"1.0","type":"link"}