Melanocharacidium dispilomma (Melanocharacidium dispilomma)

Melanocharacidium dispilomma (Melanocharacidium dispilomma)

Description

Melanocharacidium Dispilomma is a fish from the Crenuchidae family, originally from South America. It is a small freshwater fish, measuring on average about 5 centimeters long. Its color varies according to the environment in which it lives, ranging from dark gray to dark brown, with black and white strips along its body. Its dorsal fin is thorny and has a row of black dots along the base. Melanocharacidium dispilomma is a gregarious fish, which means that it tends to live in a group. It is generally found in the shallow and calm waters of rivers and lakes from South America, where it is mainly feeding on small invertebrates.

Melanocharacidium dispilomma is a very popular fish with aquariophiles because of its small size and attractive color. It is a relatively easy fish to maintain in aquarium, but it needs a space large enough to swim and clean and filtered water to feel good. It is also important to provide him with a balanced diet adapted to his needs, notably by offering him pellets for fish and living foods such as shrimp and vase worms.

In summary, melanocharacidium dispilomma is a small freshwater fish, gregarious and variable color according to its environment. It is a popular fish with aquariophiles and easy to maintain in aquarium, provided that it provides the adequate conditions to develop and reproduce.

Origin

Features

  • Adult size : 7 cm
  • Behaviour : Pleasant
  • Food : Carnivorous

Water

  • Water type : Freshwater, hot
  • Temperature : 21 - 30 °C
  • pH : 6.9 - 7.2
  • Minimum aquarium capacity (in liters) :

Contribution

  • Created by : sunnmagic
  • Last update : 18/09/2022

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