Ctenopoma fasciolatum (Striped ctenopoma)

Ctenopoma fasciolatum (Striped ctenopoma)

Description

Ctenopoma fasciolatum fish, also known as freshwater firefighters, is a freshwater fish from Central Africa. It is recognizable by its elongated shape and its body covered with scales in the shape of small round plates. Its color varies from dark brown to olive, with lighter spots on the belly and vertical strips on the side of the body. Fresh water from fresh water is about 10 centimeters long and has an average lifespan of around five years.

Fresh freshwater fish is mainly a gregarious fish, which means that it likes to live in a group with other fish from its species. This can be an advantage for aquarium owners, as it allows you to create a more natural and stimulating environment for fish. Fresh freshwater fish is also a fairly active fish, which likes to swim and explore its environment.

In terms of food, freshwater firefoliation is an omnivorous, which means that it feeds on both plants and small animals. In an aquarium, it can be nourished with pellets for freshwater fish, vase worms, frozen shrimp and leaf algae. It is important to ensure that it provides a balanced diet to maintain your health and growth.

Fresh freshwater fish is a relatively easy-to-maintain fish, but it needs a good-sized aquarium with a lot of plants and shelters to hide and feel safe. Aquarium water should be maintained at a temperature of approximately 22 to 26 degrees Celsius and a filter should be used to maintain clean and oxygenated water. It is also important to regularly change part of the aquarium water to maintain a healthy environment for fish.

In summary, freshwater firefoliation is an active and easy-to-maintain gregarious fish, which is suitable for freshwater aquariums. With a balanced diet and an adequate environment, it can be an interesting and colorful addition to any freshwater aquarium.

Origin

Features

  • Adult size : 9 cm
  • Behaviour : Pleasant
  • Food : Carnivorous

Water

  • Water type : Freshwater, hot
  • Temperature : 0 - 0 °C
  • pH : 0 - 0
  • Minimum aquarium capacity (in liters) :

Contribution

  • Created by : sunnmagic
  • Last update : 21/09/2022

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