Salema Porgy
NameSalema Porgy
Scientific NameSarpa salpa
Common NamesSalema Porgy, Dreamfish, Sarpa
FamilySparidae
OriginEastern Atlantic Ocean, Mediterranean Sea, Black Sea
Temperamentcommunity
Dietherbivore
Care Levelintermediate
Minimum Tank Size (Gallons)200
Max Size (Inches)20
Water TypeSaltwater
Temperature Range (°F)68-79
pH Range8.1-8.4
Compatible SpeciesOther peaceful porgies, Large tangs, Wrasses (non-aggressive species), Other large, peaceful marine fish
Description
The Salema Porgy is a distinctive marine fish recognized by its silvery body adorned with prominent golden horizontal stripes. This schooling herbivore primarily grazes on algae and seagrass in its natural habitat. Due to their active nature and potential adult size, they require a very large saltwater aquarium.
