Belontia signata (Ceylon macropod)

The Belontia Signata fish is a tropical freshwater fish native to Sri Lanka Island. It is also known as the catfish of Belontia or Sri Lanka. It is a fish from the Belontiidae family, which also includes Asian's catfish.

The Belontia Signata fish is a relatively large fish, reaching an average of 20 to 25 centimeters. It has a lateral compressed shape, with an elongated and rounded body. Its color is generally gray or dark brown on the top, with black and white stripes along its sides. Its lower part is clearer, with black and white spots on his chest and belly.

The Belontia Signata fish is a gregarious fish, which lives in a group in the shallow and common waters of the rivers and streams of Sri Lanka. It has an omnivorous diet, mainly feeding on small fish, insects, molluscs and crustaceans. It is also able to adapt to different types of food, including food for aquarium fish.

The Belontia Signata fish is a peaceful and calm fish, which generally does not pose a problem with other species of fish in the aquarium. However, it can be territorial towards its fellows and can sometimes be aggressive towards other smaller or lower fish. It is important to keep it in an aquarium large enough to allow it to swim freely and move without difficulty.

The Belontia Signata fish is a relatively easy -to -keep fish in aquarium, although it needs a well -balanced environment and regular maintenance to stay healthy. It needs quality water, with a temperature between 22 and 26 degrees Celsius and a pH between 6 and 8. It also needs a quality filter to maintain clean and oxygenated water.

The Belontia Signata fish is an easy reproductive fish, which is easily reproduced in aquarium. The female can lay up to 500 eggs at a time, which is protected and cut by the male until they hatch.