Aequidens maronii (Acara Maroni)

Light brown fundamental coloring to beige. The flanks are decorated with dark and diffuse longitudinal strips.

Aequidens Maronii fish is a freshwater fish from South America. It is also known as Maronii or Royal Fish Fish. It is a medium -sized fish, generally measuring between 10 and 15 cm in length. It is very colorful, with complex patterns of points and scratches on the body and head. The bottom of his head is generally brilliant blue, while the rest of his body is reddish brown. The caudal fins of the Aequidens Maronii fish are long and rounded, which gives it the appearance of a parrot, hence its name.

Aequidens Maronii fish is a very sociable animal and likes to live in a group. It feeds mainly on small crustaceans and insects, which it finds by searching the bottom of the water. The Maronii-Ferroquet fish is a very territorial animal and can be aggressive towards the other fish that approach its vital space.

Aequidens Maronii fish is a popular animal in aquarophilia, due to its beautiful color and live personality. It is an easy -to -maintain fish in aquarium, but it needs enough space to swim and plants to hide. Maronii's perception fish is sensitive to poor quality water and can be subject to diseases if the aquarium is not maintained correctly.

Plus elongated dorsal and anal fins in male.

You must isolate a couple in a 50l bin of water with slightly acidic pH 6.8, and to the DH between 10 and 20, a good plantation and numerous hiding places.