Epalzeorhynchus siamensis (Siamese steering wheel fox, seawear eater)

The fins are transparent, it wears a pair of barbels on the upper lip. His mouth is infer. A large dark strip crosses the body throughout its length.

Epalzeorhynchus siamensis is a freshwater fish from Thailand and Malaysia. It is a gregarious fish, which means that he likes to live in a group with other fish from his species. Epalzeorhynchus siamensis is a robust and well proportioned fish, with a wide head and a narrow mouth. Its color varies according to its environment and its age, but generally, it is gray or dark green with black or brown vertical strips on its body.

Epalzeorhynchus siamensis is an omnivorous fish, which means that it feeds on both plants and small animals. In nature, it feeds on crustaceans, molluscs, worms and aquatic plants. In the aquarium, it can also be nourished with fish pellets, vegetables and fruits, as well as with living or frozen foods.

Epalzeorhynchus siamensis is a fish that likes to swim and move quickly. This is why he needs an aquarium large enough to be able to move freely. As a rule, an aquarium of 100 liters or more is recommended for a group of these fish. The aquarium must also be well planted with roots, rocks and hiding places to offer places to hide and rest. The water must be clean and well filtered, with a temperature between 22 and 28 degrees Celsius.

Epalzeorhynchus siamensis is a peaceful and sociable fish, which can be heard well with other freshwater fish. However, it can be aggressive towards smaller fish or fish of the same species which have a different color. It is important to keep it in a group of at least six individuals so that it can behave naturally and avoid aggressive behavior.

In summary, Epalzeorhynchus siamensis is an attractive and active freshwater fish, which is suitable for community aquariums. It needs a spacious and well planted aquarium, as well as a varied diet to stay healthy.

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