Macroalgae Farms
Saltwater Silver Spotted Scat (Eats Aiptasia&Algae)
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Estimated delivery between June 16 and June 18.
About this item
Saltwater Silver Spotted Scat
The Silver Spotted Scat (Scatophagus argus) is not just a fish — it is one of the most powerful and versatile natural pest controllers available in the saltwater hobby. With its striking white body covered in bold dark spots and a bold, active personality, 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 Spotted Scat tackles four:
One of the only fish with a genuine, documented appetite for Aiptasia — goes straight to work where chemicals and other solutions fall short.
A non-stop grazer that keeps rockwork, glass, and sandbed free of the algae buildup that plagues even well-maintained systems.
Actively consumes red slime — one of the most frustrating and persistent problems in reef systems that the vast majority of fish ignore entirely.
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 Spotted Scat
- One healthy Silver Spotted 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
🔍 Aquarium Insights
The Silver Spotted 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.
Due to natural variation, the scat you receive may vary slightly in size and spot patterning. 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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