My 2 Scats

[vinsaltank]

These are my 2 scats. They get along well. I wonder if they are male and female, can a ruby and silver scat mate?

 

[fishy411]

if they are male and female they probly can mate but the question is if they want to.

 

[moraym]

Even if they want to mate, they can't mate.
Scats spawn in full marine environments. They spawn in the ocean. The actual breeding habits of scats are a mystery in themself, never heard of them successfully breeding in captivity, and had no luck whatsoever in my years of attempts.
Your scats still look very colorful. I'll post a few pics of mine tonight, they start to become very dark and less attractive as they grow older. Unfortunate since they're a great species.
You can maximize their health and coloration by acclimating them to a full marine environment as they mature. About six months ago I acclimated my eel and scats to marine salt levels, and the green scat hasnt stopped growing darker, but he has developed even more of an appetite, which is always a good sign.

 

[moraym]

here's a shot of my scats from a year ago, they're now in a full marine tank. But you can see how they're starting to get a darker coloration.

 

[moraym]

What're you feeding your scat?
I've found a diet based on my vegetation is helping maintain color as well now that he's in salt.

 

[vinsaltank]

Freeze Dried Arctic Krill / Frozen Bloodworms, and Bio-Blend floating /sinking pelletsand occasionally a 1/4sheet of dried seaweed stuff, ( i clip to the glass)
I have avoided feeding them Guppies and stuff for fear of disease.
I have never had disease in my tanks . Thank Heavens.