Familie: Cichlidae
Ein mittelaggressiver, allesfressender Süßwasserfisch aus der Familie der Buntbarschen, heimisch in Peru, Kolumbien, Brasilien. Haltung mittlerer Schwierigkeitsgrad.
Pterophyllum scalare is a Cichlidae. In the aquarium it stays semi-aggressive. Plan on 7.3–10.5 cm of adult fish at 24–30 °C. Related profiles: Pterophyllum altum, Pterophyllum leopoldi.
Mittlerer Anspruch. Semi-aggressive; Solitary, pairs or small groups.
24–30 °C, stabil geführt; pH 6–8, GH 5–13 dGH.
Ausgewachsen 7.3–10.5 cm. Wegen seiner Lebensweise (Mid-water swimmer) sind 105 L oder mehr sinnvoll.
Omnivore; quality prepared foods with variety. Ergänze Futter mit Frost- oder Lebendfutter.
Semi-aggressive; Solitary, pairs or small groups. Gute Partner: Amur False Gudgeon — Similar size and water needs, Striped Bitterling — Similar size and water needs, Acheilognathus gracilis — Similar size and water needs.Nicht mit Fin-nipping species — Its fins become targets.
Aus 东亚淡水水系: clear streams, rivers and still waters, mit still to very gentle water.
In der Zucht: egg-scatterer over fine plants; condition with rich foods and simulate seasonal changes. Males are typically slimmer and more intensely colored; females fuller-bodied.