Phago maculatus (Characin with a spotted spotted)

To make cohabit only with large fish (over 10 cm).

He likes tranquility and if he is disturbed he can refuse to eat. Put caches and vegetation so that it camouflages itself. Amber water is due to your need to shelter. Give him living prey or even living fish. In the wild he goes so far as to tear off the fins from very large fish.

Phago Maculatus fish is a freshwater fish from Africa. It is also known as the African dog fish or Chien Fish of Makouria. The body of this fish is elongated and compressed laterally, with a wide and rounded head and a protractile mouth. The color of her dress varies according to the habitat in which it is, but it can be gray, brown or greenish, with black or yellow spots spread over the whole body.

The Phago Maculatus is a carnivorous fish which feeds mainly on small fish and invertebrates, which it captures using its speed and its agility. He is also able to feed on plants and food debris found in the water.

This fish is generally lonely, but it can also regroup in small groups to feed or reproduce. The breeding period takes place in summer, when the females lay their eggs in nests built by males. The eggs are protected and incubated by males until the fry of fry.

The Phago Maculatus is a robust fish that can live up to 10 years in captivity. It is often used in freshwater aquariums for its beautiful color and ease of maintenance. However, it can be aggressive towards other species of fish, so it is important to maintain it in a sufficiently large and well -appointed aquarium to allow it to swim freely and avoid confrontations.

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Has not yet been successful in aquarium.