Blacktip Silverbiddy
NameBlacktip Silverbiddy
Scientific NameGerres oyena
Common NamesBlacktip Silverbiddy, Common Silverbiddy, Long-rayed Mojarra, Slender Mojarra
FamilyGerreidae
OriginIndo-Pacific, Red Sea, Australia, Japan
Temperamentpeaceful
Dietomnivore
Care Levelintermediate
Minimum Tank Size (Gallons)75
Max Size (Inches)12
Water TypeSaltwater
Temperature Range (°F)72-82
pH Range8.1-8.4
Compatible SpeciesTangs, Gobies, Blennies, Wrasses, Less aggressive Damselfish, Other Mojarras
Description
The Blacktip Silverbiddy is a shimmering, silvery marine fish characterized by its compressed body and a distinctive black tip on its dorsal fin. It is a bottom-dweller, often found sifting through sandy substrates for small invertebrates and detritus. This species is generally peaceful and can be kept in a community saltwater aquarium with appropriate tankmates.
