The Scat is fairy easy to keep. They are very active and fairly peaceful species that require a large tank with plenty of room for swimming. The addition of some marine mix in the water will be beneficial. The name Scatophagus means the "eater of feces" so feeding will not be a problem. They are really omnivorous and will eat almost anything including live, flake, or frozen. Some vegetable matter should also be included and they have been known to eat aquarium plants. Due to their voracious feeding habits, excellent filtration is needed as well as frequent vacuuming of the gravel substrate. Water changes are a must as young specimens do not tolerate high levels of nitrates. As they mature they will have to be moved to a pure sea water tank, but this process can take many years

The popular Kissing Gourami, or ‘Kisser’, originates from Thailand, where it is cultivated as a food fish. These days virtually all specimens sold in the USA are commercially bred in Florida. Two colors of this fish occur naturally; a pink or flesh colored form, and a silver-green form often referred to as the Green Kisser. Both sexes of Kissing Gourami look almost identical, from their oval shape to their thick fleshy lips. What you can’t see are the rows of fine teeth on the inside surface of those lips, which are used to graze on algae and vegetable matter. Another unseen structure in these fish is the labyrinth organ, which is present in all labyrinth fishes. Kissers accept a variety of foods, including; flake, frozen, freeze-dried, and small live foods, such as Tubifex and Brine Shrimp. They also will accept any kind of vegetable matter, and should be provided with plenty of Spirulina-based foods, as well as fresh vegetables when possible.

The beautiful Percula Clown Fish may make a colorful addition to many reef aquariums. This popular fish has also been bred in captivity, and can provide an attainable challenge for marine aquarists wishing to accomplish captive breeding. Although Percula Clowns usually coexist with an anemone in the wild, in captivity they may be kept with or without one. If you do wish to keep an anemone with your True Percula Clown, a host anemone of the species Stoichactis sp., Heteractis magnifica, and Heteractis quadricolor should be provided. If no anemone or long tentacled coral is provided, a hiding place should be offered for your Percula Clown. Usually overturned flowerpots, seashells, or other partially enclosed items can make good hiding places. Although Percula Clowns do not normally get along well with other clowns, they can often be kept with other reef fishes, particularly when they are small. However, the presence of an anemone may enhance the territorial behavior of a True Percula Clown. True Percula Clowns are generally considered to be quite hardy and not difficult to care for. They are reef safe. A single Percula Clown should have an aquarium of 20 gallons or larger. Temperatures between 75 and 78 degrees Fahrenheit (24 to 26 degrees Celsius) are appropriate. The pH value should remain between 8.3 and 8.4. A specific gravity between 1.020 and 1.025 will work nicely for a True Percula Clown. In a fish-only enclosure, the specific gravity should be in the lower end of this range (below 1.023); however, in aquariums containing invertebrates, like anemones, the range between 1.023 and 1.025 would be necessary for the maintenance of those animals. High water quality is important, as is a protein skimmer and the frequent achievement of partial water changes. The diet of a True Percula Clown should consist of a variety of foods. Both meat and vegetable items should be offered, and many people will also provide formulated foods for their Percula Clowns in addition to fresh items.