Aequidens pallidus (Aequidens Pallidus)

Aequidens pallidus (Aequidens Pallidus)

Description

Pretty cichlids

AEQUIDENS PALLIDUS fish is a freshwater fish that belongs to the Cichlidae family. It is native to the fresh and shallow waters of rivers and lakes from Central America and South America. The body of this animal is elongated and compressed laterally, which gives it a flat of flat disc. Its color generally varies from olive to dark brown with lighter spots on the back and sides. Aequidens Pallidus fish can reach a length of 20 centimeters, but most individuals do not exceed 15 centimeters.

Aequidens Pallidus fish is a gregarious animal that lives in groups in the shallow waters of rivers and lakes. It feeds mainly on aquatic plants and insects, but it can also eat small crustaceans and molluscs. It is a very territorial animal that defends its living space against other fish in its species and different species.

Aequidens Pallidus fish is a territorial and protective animal towards its offspring.

Origin

  • Family : Cichlidae
  • Origin : South America /Rio Negro

Features

  • Adult size : 30 cm
  • Behaviour : Pleasant
  • Food : Omnivorous

Water

  • Water type : Freshwater, hot
  • Temperature : 23 - 28 °C
  • pH : 6.7 - 7.5
  • Minimum aquarium capacity (in liters) : 400

Dimorphism

The sexes are difficult to differentiate: for this, you must examine the urogenital papilla: it is invested in the male, rounded in females

Reproduction

Never made of aquarium to date.

Contribution

  • Created by : mathjeanjean1104
  • Last update : 19/10/2022

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