Lienardella fasciata (Arlequin fish)

Adult size25 cm

Description

The Lienardella Fasciata fish is a freshwater fish that belongs to the family of the Goodsidae. He is from the rivers and streams from Mexico, where he is often called "Mexican Tambour Fish". Lienardella fasciata fish has an elongated shape and is generally blue in color with white spots on the body. Its tail is long and narrow, with blue and white vertical stripes.

Lienardella fasciata fish need a medium -sized aquarium to reproduce and develop. They like to swim in running waters, so it is important to put a filtration system in their aquarium to maintain clean and motion water. They are generally peaceful and can live in a group with other fish of their size.

Lienardella fasciata fish is mainly nourished by small insects, larvae and algae. To feed them, you can give them pellets for fish or living foods such as vase worms or artemias. It is important to give them a varied diet to guarantee them good health.

Lienardella fasciata fish is an easy reproductive fish. The breeding period can start from the age of 6 months, and females can lay up to 100 eggs at a time.

Origin

Characteristics

  • Adult size25 cm
  • BehaviourPleasant
  • FoodCarnivorous

Water parameters

  • Water typeSeawater, hot

Data to check

Some historical parameters still need checking before choosing this species: Temperature, pH, Minimum aquarium capacity (in liters).

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