Copella nattereri (COPELLA NATTERERI)

Copella nattereri (COPELLA NATTERERI)

Description

Agile and lively fish, he has a lateral black band from the muzzle to his eyes. His Fusiform body is Silver cream with three or four black dots lines. Elongated fins, above all, the caudal fin, yellow with orange. A black spot on the other white with the dorsal fin.

Copella NatteReri fish is a tropical freshwater fish native to Amazon in South America. He is commonly called the clownfish of Natterer because of his bright color and his black spots which give him the appearance of a clown.

The body of the Copella Nattereri fish is elongated and rounded, with a pointed dorsal fin and a caudal bifide fin. Its color varies from bright yellow to dark green, with black spots on the sides and belly. The pectoral and pelvic fins are yellow, while the back and caudal fins are white with black spots.

The Copella NatteReri fish is about 8 cm in length, although some species can reach up to 12 cm. It is generally peaceful and can be kept in aquarium with other peaceful tropical fish. However, it can be territorial towards its fellows of the same species, in particular males.

Copella NatteReri fish feeds mainly on invertebrates such as insects and crustaceans, as well as plants such as algae and aquatic plant sheets. It is able to produce a distinctive noise by hitting its caudal fin against the bottom of the aquarium, which can be used to attract its prey or to communicate with other fish.

Copella NatteReri fish is a kind of reproductive fish by Frai, which means that females lay eggs that males fertilize. The eggs are then cut by the parents until the fry of the fry. Once the fry is born, the parents protect them and feed them until they are large enough to fend for themselves.

In general, Copella Nattereri fish is an adaptable species and easy to maintain in aquarium, but it needs a space large enough to swim and good filtration of water to maintain clean and healthy water. It is important to maintain a balanced diet and provide hiding places and plants to allow them to hide and feel safe.

Origin

Features

  • Adult size : 4 cm
  • Behaviour : Pleasant
  • Food : Carnivorous

Water

  • Water type : Freshwater, hot
  • Temperature : 26 - 28 °C
  • pH : 5.8 - 7.0
  • Minimum aquarium capacity (in liters) : 50

Dimorphism

The males are larger than females and they have more developed caudal fins.

Contribution

  • Created by : aristides
  • Last update : 21/11/2022

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