Abramites hypselonotus (Microcephalous abramite)
Description
Intraspecific relations are less and less good with age. Juveniles are peaceful if they measure less than 10 cm. You need an aquarium without vegetation.
Aquarium with roots and rocks. Powerful filtration.
ABRAMITE HYPSELONOTUS fish is a freshwater fish found in South America, mainly in the Amazon and Paraguay basins. It is a medium -sized fish, measuring about 15 centimeters in length. Its color is mainly gray with orange and yellow spots spread over its body. He has a rounded head and a thorny dorsal fin.
ABRAMITY FISH Hypselonotus is a gregarious fish that lives in groups in the shallow waters of rivers and lakes. It feeds mainly on small crustaceans and aquatic plants. ABRAMITY FISH Hypselonotus is a surface fish, which means that it spends most of its time swimming near the surface of the water in search of food.
ABRAMITE HYPSELONOTUS fish is considered a relatively peaceful species and can be kept in aquarium with other species of freshwater fish. However, it can be territorial towards the fish on its own group, especially when it comes to finding a place to reproduce.
Origin
- FamilyAnostomidae
- OriginOrenoque basin, Amazonia
Characteristics
- Adult size13 cm
- BehaviourPleasant
- FoodHerbivore
Water parameters
- Water typeFreshwater, hot
- Temperature22 - 28 °C
- pH6.9 - 7.2
- Minimum aquarium capacity (in liters)500 L
Dimorphism
The male has a bump under the belly.
Reproduction
Not yet successful.
