Boulengerella maculata (Characin-Pic)

Surface fish is reserved for the confirmed aquariophiles. Nicknamed the fish sword of fresh water it is also fragile. A sudden gesture in front of the aquarium can enlighten a very sudden movement of the fish which can wheat the other fish.

Boulengerella Maculata is a fish from the Cichlidae family, originally from West Africa. It is also known as the Fish Cichlid Head of Serpent, due to its distinctive head shape which resembles that of a snake. Boulengerella Maculata is a relatively small fish, generally measuring between 10 and 12 cm in total length. Its color varies from light gray to dark brown, with irregular black spots all over the body.

Boulengerella Maculata is a freshwater fish which is mainly found in the rivers and lakes of West Africa. It prefers calm and shallow waters, and it is often found in areas of dense vegetation where it can hide and protect itself from predators. Boulengerella Maculata is a lonely fish that only gathers for reproduction.

Boulengerella Maculata is mainly nourished by small crustaceans, molluscs and aquatic insects. It is also known to eat algae and other aquatic plants. Boulengerella Maculata is an omnivorous fish that easily adapts to many diets.

Boulengerella Maculata is an oviparous fish, that is to say that it lays eggs rather than giving birth to young people. The female Boulengella Maculata builds a vegetation nest where it deposits its eggs, which the male then fertilizes. The male Boulengerella Maculata is responsible for the protection of eggs and young fish, and he keeps them in his nest until they are large enough to fend for himself.

Boulengerella Maculata is a popular aquarium fish, due to its beautiful color and its robust personality. It is important to provide sufficient space for the Boulengerella Maculata to swim and hide, and to offer it a nutritional diet to maintain good health. Although the Boulengerella Maculata can be a little territorial, it can coexist peacefully with other fish in a well -balanced aquarium.