Saltwater Silver Striped Scat (Eats Aiptasia&Algae)

Macroalgae Farms

Saltwater Silver Striped Scat (Eats Aiptasia&Algae)

$39.99

Key Features:
⭐ SUPER Pest Control Fish — tackles 4 of the hobby's worst nuisances

🪸 Eats Aiptasia — one of the few fish that will actually destroy it
🌿 Eats Hair & Bubble Algae — a non-stop grazer, 24/7
🔴 Eats Cyanobacteria — tackles red slime most fish ignore
🐛 Eats Worms — hunts flatworms, bristleworms & soft-bodied pests

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Estimated delivery between June 16 and June 18.

Saltwater Silver Striped Scat (Eats Aiptasia&Algae)

$39.99

$39.99

About this item

Saltwater Silver Striped Scat

The Silver Striped Scat (Selenotoca multifasciata) is not just a fish — it is one of the most powerful and versatile natural pest controllers available in the saltwater hobby. With its bold silver body and distinctive dark vertical striping, this species earns a permanent place in any system as a hardworking super cleanup crew member that takes on the pests most fish simply refuse to touch.

While typical CUC members each tackle one problem, the Silver Striped Scat tackles four:

🪸
Aiptasia
One of the only fish with a genuine, documented appetite for Aiptasia — goes straight to work where chemicals and other solutions fall short.
🌿
Nuisance Algae
A non-stop grazer that keeps rockwork, glass, and sandbed free of the algae buildup that plagues even well-maintained systems.
🔴
Cyanobacteria
Actively consumes red slime — one of the most frustrating and persistent problems in reef systems that the vast majority of fish ignore entirely.
🐛
Flatworms, Bristleworms & Soft-Bodied Pests
An opportunistic hunter that picks off flatworms, bristleworms, and other soft-bodied pests — a natural exterminator working around the clock.

It is a robust, exceptionally hardy fish that thrives in full saltwater environments and has a well-earned reputation for long-term resilience. This is not a fish you replace every year — hobbyists keep them for years, and the pest control never stops.

Available Options

1 Silver Striped Scat

  • One healthy, aquacultured Silver Striped Scat
  • Acclimated successfully over several months to saltwater conditions
  • Ready to begin controlling Aiptasia and algae from day one

Care Information

🌡️ Temperature
72–82°F		 🧂 Salinity
1.020–1.026 — thrives in full saltwater
🐠 Temperament
Semi-aggressive — bold and active		 ⚙️ Care Level
Easy — exceptionally hardy
🍽️ Diet
Omnivore — Aiptasia, algae, prepared foods, pests		 🏠 Tank Size
55 gal minimum recommended

Special Considerations

Silver Striped Scats are active, growing fish that do best with space to roam. They are generally compatible with most reef and FOWLR tankmates but can be assertive at feeding time. Supplement their diet with high-quality prepared foods once Aiptasia and algae supplies diminish. They are not considered reef safe with small ornamental invertebrates and should be kept with this in mind in mixed systems.

🔍 Aquarium Insights

The Silver Striped Scat is the closest thing to an all-in-one pest solution in the saltwater hobby:

  • Four distinct pest and nuisance problems solved by a single fish — no other species comes close
  • Exceptionally hardy and long-lived — a fish that earns its keep every single day
  • A true Super CUC fish — set it loose and let it work

Learn More

For detailed species information, compatibility, and care tips, visit our Species Library.

Livestock Disclaimer

Due to natural variation, the scat you receive may vary slightly in size and markings. Photographs are representative examples.

Individual feeding behavior — including Aiptasia and pest consumption — may vary depending on tank conditions, competition, and the individual fish.

Size and appearance are provided as general guidelines and may vary slightly from the specimen received.

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