Gasterosteus aculeatus linne (Stickleback)
Description
The male has a green-blue back, belly and red throat. This fish has no scales. The departure of the dorsal is made up of 3 thorns which it can draw up when it feels in danger. Its caudal fins are actually 2 large thorns. Pay attention to the thorns when getting started.
The gastterosteus aculeatus linne (or common pinch) is a bone fish belonging to the family of gastterosteidae. It is also known as "Sabe Fish" because of its elongated shape and its caudal fins in the shape of a saber. The color of her body generally varies from gray to dark brown, with lighter strips on the sides. The total length of the Gasterosteus Aculeatus Linne can reach approximately 15 centimeters, although most individuals do not exceed 10 centimeters.
COPY CODE Gasterosteus Aculeatus Linne is a freshwater fish that lives mainly in lakes and rivers. It is suitable for life in shallow water, and it is often found near shores and aquatic herbaries. Gastterosteus Aculeatus Linne is a lonely fish that prefers to hide in herbs and rocks to escape its predators.
The gastterosteus aculeatus linen feeds mainly on small crustaceans and aquatic insects which it catches by filtering them through its gills. It can also feed on plants, such as algae and aquatic plants. In summer, it can reproduce several times, producing up to several thousand eggs at a time. Eggs are laid in nests dug in aquatic herbaries, and are protected and fertilized by males during the incubation period.
Gasterosteus Aculeatus Linne is a relatively robust fish, and is common in many aquatic habitats in Europe and North America. It is also widely used in aquaculture for the production of ornamental fish. Although it is not considered a threatened species, the Gasterosteus Aculeatus Linne is sensitive to changes in the aquatic environment, and can be affected by the pollution, overfishing and destruction of its natural habitat.
Origin
- FamilyGasterosteidae
- OriginEurope
Characteristics
- Adult size12 cm
- BehaviourAggressive
- FoodCarnivorous
Water parameters
- Water typeFresh water, cold
- Temperature3 - 23 °C
- pH5.9 - 7.2
Data to check
Some historical parameters still need checking before choosing this species: Minimum aquarium capacity (in liters).
Dimorphism
The male has beautiful colors while the female is brown-gray.
