African butterflyfish (Pantodon buchholzi)

Familia: Pantodontidae

African butterflyfish (Pantodon buchholzi) es un pantodontidae de Africa; alcanza 4–8 cm a 20–26 °C.

Parámetros de cuidado

Temperatura
20–26 °C
pH
6.5–7.5
Dureza GH
5–15 dGH
Tamaño adulto
4–8 cm
Tanque mínimo
77 L
Capa de nado
Middle of the water column
Dificultad
Moderada
Temperamento
Peaceful; keep with similar-sized calm tankmates
Origen
非洲

Descripción de la especie

Pantodon buchholzi is a Pantodontidae from 非洲. Its calm temperament and broad diet make it one of the more forgiving residents of a community tank. It swims in mid-water. Adults reach 4–8 cm. Keep in a group of 4–6 for natural behaviour. Stable water, regular partial changes and a varied diet cover nearly everything it needs. Maintain 20–26 °C at pH 6.5–7.5. A rewarding species for the aquarist who reads before buying.

Biotopo natural

Hábitat
Warm freshwater streams and lakes
Corriente
Still to gentle current
Oxígeno disuelto
Moderate oxygen levels

Paisaje y equipo

Sustrato
Fine sand and gravel
Decoración dura
Driftwood and smooth stones
Plantas
Hardy common aquarium plants

Temperamento, dieta y compañeros

Sociabilidad
Keep in a group of 4–6 for natural behaviour
Dieta
Omnivore; prepared foods with regular variety
Compañeros recomendados
  • Robust schooling cyprinids — Add activity without conflict
Evitar con
  • Much larger predators — Risk at night

Cría y notas

Dimorfismo sexual
Subtle external differences
Método de cría
Breeding is straightforward scatter-spawning