Acanthophthalmus kuhlii (Kuhli)

Very elongated body, serpentiform, with ovoid section. The mouth, directed downwards, carries 3 pairs of fairly short barbels. The fundamental color is salmon yellow and a dozen dark vertical bands surround almost the whole body.

Acanthophthalmus kuhlii fish is a small freshwater fish from Southeast Asia. It is commonly known as Rasbora or Tiger-Chat Fish due to its resemblance to domestic cats. It is about 2.5 cm long and has an elongated and flattened body on the sides. Its color is generally brown with vertical stripes on the body and spots on the head.

Acanthophthalmus kuhlii fish generally lives in the shallow and quiet waters of rivers and streams from Southeast Asia. It feeds mainly on small insects and algae which he finds in his natural habitat. Rasbora catfish is a gregarious fish and likes to live in a group. Groups can include up to a hundred fish.

Acanthophthalmus kuhlii fish is a very popular aquarophilia fish. It is considered an easy -to -maintain fish suitable for beginners aquariophiles. It is important to provide him with a large enough aquarium so that he can swim freely and to offer him an environment close to his natural habitat, with plants and hiding places to hide. Rasbora catfish is generally peaceful and can be maintained with other species of peaceful fish.

In summary, the acanthophthalmus kuhlii fish is a small, attractive and easy -to -maintain freshwater fish, ideal for beginners aquarophiles. Its resemblance to domestic cats makes it a popular pet for fish lovers.

The female is bigger than the male.

Reproduction is very difficult they need surface plants.