Aspidoras pauciradiatus (Aspidoras Pauciradiatus)
Description
Small fish that will give movement to your aquarium. Still very little known in aquarium.
Aspidoras Pauciradiatus is a small freshwater fish belonging to the family of callichthyidae, commonly known as catfish. It measures about 5 centimeters long and is mainly dark gray in color with lighter spots on the body and fins. The fish has a pointed muzzle and smooth scales, and it is characterized by a bright red line which runs along its back, from the head to the caudal fin.
Aspidoras Pauciradiatus fish is from rivers and streams in the Amazon basin, South America. It needs fresh and oxygenated water to develop and reproduce, and it feeds mainly on small insects and crustaceans.
Aspidoras Pauciradiatus fish is a social animal and likes to live in a group. He is able to communicate between individuals thanks to visual sounds and signals, and he can also be aggressive towards other fish when he feels threatened.
In captivity, the Pauciradiatus aspidoras fish is an animal that is easy to raise, but it needs adapted living conditions to develop properly. It is necessary to provide him with a spacious aquarium with good filtration and a stable temperature, as well as plants and hiding places to hide.
In summary, the Pauciradiatus Aspidoras fish is a fascinating animal to observe and raise, but you have to be aware of the needs of this species to offer it an environment adapted to its life.
Origin
- FamilyCallichthyidae
- OriginSouth America
Characteristics
- Adult size4 cm
- BehaviourGregarious
- FoodOmnivorous
Water parameters
- Water typeFreshwater, hot
- Temperature22 - 25 °C
- pH4.5 - 7.5
- Minimum aquarium capacity (in liters)40 L
Reproduction
Very hard to make in aquarium
