🐟 Red Scat (Scatophagus argus)
Brackish–Marine Scat • Hardy Omnivore • Active Community Fish • Fast-Growing Species
 
📋 The Red Scat (Scatophagus argus) is a colourful variant of the popular scat species, known for its warm red-orange body tones, energetic schooling behaviour, and adaptability to brackish and marine environments.
These fish thrive in clean water with strong filtration and make excellent additions to active brackish tanks.
Their calm nature makes them fully community friendly, while their vibrant colouration gives them strong rare variant appeal.
As a fast-growing species, Red Scats need ample swimming space and stable salinity to develop their best colors and long-term health.
 
💡 Highlights
✨ Red-Orange Colour Form: Vibrant ruby body tones
🌿 Brackish–Marine Species: Requires brackish water as it matures
⚪ Community Friendly: Peaceful schooling fish
📏 Fast-Growing Species: Needs space & strong filtration
💧 Clean Water Lover: Sensitive to poor water quality