Macropodus concolor (Black macropod)
Description
Trapu body, particularly well developed odd fins. The caudal, in the shape of a fan, is extended by very slender and pointed rays. The green color of the bottom intensifies during mating and the male becomes almost black.
Macropodus concolor fish is a freshwater fish from Southeast Asia. It is a fish with a blue-green dress, with black spots on the sides and orange fins. Its size can reach about 12 centimeters in length.
The concolor macropodus is a gregarious fish, which means that it likes to live in a group with other fish from its species. In nature, it is often found in rivers and shallow lakes, where it is mainly feeding on small crustaceans, insects and aquatic plants.
The concolor macropodus is a very popular aquarophilia fish, due to its beautiful color and its peaceful character. It is easy to maintain in an aquarium, provided you provide a habitat adapted to its needs and give it a balanced diet. The concolor macropodus can live up to five years in captivity if you take good care.
The concolor macropodus is an oviparous fish, which means that it lays eggs rather than giving birth to young. The female generally lays between 50 and 100 eggs, which it places on the leaves or branches submerged in the water. The eggs hatch about a week later and the little ones are autonomous from birth.
In summary, the Macropodus concolor fish is an attractive and easy -to -maintain freshwater fish, which can be an excellent companion for aquarophilia enthusiasts.
Origin
- FamilyOsphronemidae
- OriginIndia, southern China, Korea, Taiwan.
Characteristics
- Adult size11 cm
- BehaviourPleasant
- FoodOmnivorous
Water parameters
- Water typeFreshwater, hot
- Temperature15 - 27 °C
- pH6 - 8
Data to check
Some historical parameters still need checking before choosing this species: Minimum aquarium capacity (in liters).
Dimorphism
Little apparent outside the mating period, or the male becomes almost black.
Reproduction
It follows the same course as Beta Splendens. The eggs, lighter than the water, go up alone towards the nest.
