Banded Silverbiddy
NameBanded Silverbiddy
Scientific NameGerres subfasciatus
Common NamesBanded Silverbiddy, Banded Mojarra, Silver Biddy
FamilyGerreidae
OriginWestern Pacific, Australia
Temperamentpeaceful
Dietomnivore
Care Levelintermediate
Minimum Tank Size (Gallons)125
Max Size (Inches)10
Water TypeBrackish
Temperature Range (°F)72-80
pH Range7.5-8.5
Compatible SpeciesOther peaceful brackish fish, Certain gobies, Monos, Scats
Description
The Banded Silverbiddy is a silvery, deep-bodied fish characterized by a highly protrusible mouth and often faint to prominent vertical bands, especially when juvenile. Primarily found in coastal waters, estuaries, and sometimes freshwater reaches of the Western Pacific, it is not a common aquarium species. They are schooling fish that forage for small invertebrates and detritus in the substrate.
