Dianema urostriata (Striped)

Dianema Urostriata fish is a small aquarium fish belonging to the Callichthyidae family. It is from rivers and rivers in South America, mainly in Colombia and Ecuador. Its distinctive characteristic is a white strip that crosses its eyes and extends to the base of its caudal fin.

The body of the Dianema Urostriata fish is elongated and compressed laterally, which gives it a disc shape. Her dress is mainly gray, with black and white vertical stripes along her body. Its head is rounded and its mouth is located in the lower position. Its fins are pale pink in color and it has transparent scales which allow it to change color to blend into its environment.

Dianema urostriata fish is a social animal and it is easily reproduced in captivity. It is omnivorous and feeds mainly on small crustaceans, worms and aquatic plants. It is generally peaceful and is well suited to community aquariums, but it can become territorial towards its congeners when it reproduces.

Due to its size and docile character, Dianema Urostriata fish is often chosen by beginners in aquarophilia. However, it needs a well -equipped aquarium with a filter and good circulation of water to maintain adequate water quality. It is also important to provide enough space and plants so that it can hide and move freely. In general, Dianema Urostriata fish is a robust and easy -to -maintain species, making it a popular choice for community aquariums.