Acanthodoras cataphractus (Cataphrac)

Cataphracted acanthodoras fish is a freshwater fish that belongs to the Doradidae family. He is from rivers and streams from South America, mainly in Colombia, Ecuador and Peru.

Cataphracted acanthodoras fish is generally brown or gray in color with darker spots all over the body. He has a characteristic that distinguishes him from the other fish in his family: his dorsal and ventral thorns are covered with a thick leather plate. This characteristic gives it its name, which means "breastplate dorade".

Cataphracted acanthodoras fish measures on average between 8 and 10 cm in length, but it can reach up to 15 cm in length under certain ideal living conditions. It has an elongated shape and flattened laterally, with a wide and rounded head and a protractile mouth.

Cataphracted acanthodoras fish is an active and gregarious fish that likes to move into groups. It is mainly nocturnal and feeds mainly on small invertebrates such as insects and larvae.

Cataphracted acanthodoras fish is a relatively easy fish to raise in aquarium, but it needs an environment close to its natural environment. He needs a large aquarium with a lot of plants and hiding places to hide and rest. It also needs a filter to maintain clean water and a temperature between 22 and 26 degrees Celsius.

In conclusion, the cataphractus acanthodoras fish is an interesting and attractive freshwater fish with its breastplate characteristic covered with thorns. It is an easy to raise a aquarium, provided you provide an environment adapted to its needs.

Ph: 7.0 Temperature: 25 °