{"product_id":"saltwater-silver-spotted-scat-eats-aiptasia-algae","title":"Saltwater Silver Spotted Scat (Eats Aiptasia\u0026Algae)","description":"\u003ch2\u003eSaltwater Silver Spotted Scat\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Silver Spotted Scat (\u003cem\u003eScatophagus argus\u003c\/em\u003e) 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 \u003cstrong\u003ehardworking super cleanup crew member that takes on the pests most fish simply refuse to touch.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhile typical CUC members each tackle one problem, the Silver Spotted Scat tackles four:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"background: #f0f7f4; border: 1px solid #c8dfd9; border-radius: 12px; padding: 16px 20px; margin: 16px 0;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"display: flex; gap: 12px; align-items: flex-start; margin-bottom: 12px;\"\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 20px; line-height: 1.4;\"\u003e🪸\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong style=\"color: #123844;\"\u003eAiptasia\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #22323a; line-height: 1.6;\"\u003eOne of the only fish with a genuine, documented appetite for Aiptasia — goes straight to work where chemicals and other solutions fall short.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"display: flex; gap: 12px; align-items: flex-start; margin-bottom: 12px;\"\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 20px; line-height: 1.4;\"\u003e🌿\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong style=\"color: #123844;\"\u003eNuisance Algae\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #22323a; line-height: 1.6;\"\u003eA non-stop grazer that keeps rockwork, glass, and sandbed free of the algae buildup that plagues even well-maintained systems.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"display: flex; gap: 12px; align-items: flex-start; margin-bottom: 12px;\"\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 20px; line-height: 1.4;\"\u003e🔴\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong style=\"color: #123844;\"\u003eCyanobacteria\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #22323a; line-height: 1.6;\"\u003eActively consumes red slime — one of the most frustrating and persistent problems in reef systems that the vast majority of fish ignore entirely.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"display: flex; gap: 12px; align-items: flex-start;\"\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 20px; line-height: 1.4;\"\u003e🐛\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong style=\"color: #123844;\"\u003eFlatworms, Bristleworms \u0026amp; Soft-Bodied Pests\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #22323a; line-height: 1.6;\"\u003eAn opportunistic hunter that picks off flatworms, bristleworms, and other soft-bodied pests — a natural exterminator working around the clock.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"color: #1a5a61;\"\u003eAvailable Options\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"background: linear-gradient(180deg,#f6fbf8 0%, #edf7f2 100%); border: 1px solid #d4e6e3; border-radius: 12px; padding: 13px 15px;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"color: #1a5a61; margin-bottom: 6px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e1 Silver Spotted Scat\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOne healthy Silver Spotted Scat\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAcclimated successfully over several months to saltwater conditions\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eReady to begin controlling Aiptasia and algae from day one\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"color: #184f69;\"\u003eCare Information\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ctable style=\"width: 100%; border-collapse: separate; border-spacing: 10px 10px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 50%; background: #eceff1; border: 1px solid #cfd6da; border-radius: 10px; padding: 11px 13px; color: #22323a; vertical-align: top;\"\u003e🌡️ \u003cstrong style=\"color: #435760;\"\u003eTemperature\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e72–82°F\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 50%; background: #eceff1; border: 1px solid #cfd6da; border-radius: 10px; padding: 11px 13px; color: #22323a; vertical-align: top;\"\u003e🧂 \u003cstrong style=\"color: #435760;\"\u003eSalinity\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e1.020–1.026 — thrives in full saltwater\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"background: #eceff1; border: 1px solid #cfd6da; border-radius: 10px; padding: 11px 13px; color: #22323a; vertical-align: top;\"\u003e🐠 \u003cstrong style=\"color: #435760;\"\u003eTemperament\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSemi-aggressive — bold and active\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"background: #eceff1; border: 1px solid #cfd6da; border-radius: 10px; padding: 11px 13px; color: #22323a; vertical-align: top;\"\u003e⚙️ \u003cstrong style=\"color: #435760;\"\u003eCare Level\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eEasy — exceptionally hardy\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"background: #eceff1; border: 1px solid #cfd6da; border-radius: 10px; padding: 11px 13px; color: #22323a; vertical-align: top;\"\u003e🍽️ \u003cstrong style=\"color: #435760;\"\u003eDiet\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eOmnivore — Aiptasia, algae, prepared foods, pests\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"background: #eceff1; border: 1px solid #cfd6da; border-radius: 10px; padding: 11px 13px; color: #22323a; vertical-align: top;\"\u003e🏠 \u003cstrong style=\"color: #435760;\"\u003eTank Size\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e55 gal minimum recommended\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"color: #6a6b58;\"\u003eSpecial Considerations\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"background: #faf8ee; border: 1px solid #e6e1c9; border-left: 4px solid #b7ad78; border-radius: 10px; padding: 13px 15px; color: #22323a;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSilver Spotted Scats are active, growing fish that do best with space to roam.\u003c\/strong\u003e 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.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"color: #123844;\"\u003e🔍 Aquarium Insights\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Silver Spotted Scat is the closest thing to an all-in-one pest solution in the saltwater hobby:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFour distinct pest and nuisance problems solved by a single fish — no other species comes close\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eExceptionally hardy and long-lived — a fish that earns its keep every single day\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA true Super CUC fish — set it loose and let it work\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"color: #123844;\"\u003eLearn More\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin-bottom: 0;\"\u003eFor detailed species information, compatibility, and care tips, visit our \u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.macroalgaefarms.com\/pages\/species-library\"\u003eSpecies Library\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr style=\"margin: 24px 0;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"background: #f6f8f9; border: 1px solid #dde4e7; border-left: 4px solid #8a98a0; border-radius: 10px; padding: 13px 15px; font-size: 13px; color: #607078; line-height: 1.65;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong style=\"color: #46545b;\"\u003eLivestock Disclaimer\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 8px 0 10px;\"\u003eDue to natural variation, the scat you receive may vary slightly in size and spot patterning. Photographs are representative examples.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0 0 10px;\"\u003eIndividual feeding behavior — including Aiptasia and pest consumption — may vary depending on tank conditions, competition, and the individual fish.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0;\"\u003eSize and appearance are provided as general guidelines and may vary slightly from the specimen received.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Macroalgae Farms","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47918685618435,"sku":null,"price":39.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0667\/7151\/7699\/files\/749fb6b7-db96-46e8-987e-37f1e1a9446b.png?v=1775616585","url":"https:\/\/www.macroalgaefarms.com\/products\/saltwater-silver-spotted-scat-eats-aiptasia-algae","provider":"Macroalgae Farms","version":"1.0","type":"link"}