Pyrrhulina filamentosa (Pyrrhulina Filamentosa)

Pyrrhulina Filamentosa fish, also known as Papua Fish, is a freshwater fish from rivers and streams from the Amazon region in South America. It is a small fish, measuring about 3.5 cm long, with an elongated body and laterally compressed. Its color varies from dark green to dark brown, with strip -shaped patterns or stains on the body. The pyrrhulina filamentosa fish is characterized by the presence of long radiating filaments on the pectoral fins, which give it the appearance of a floating foliage in the water. These filaments can measure up to 1.5 times the length of the body of the fish, and are used to camouflage themselves in aquatic plants to protect themselves from predators.

Pyrrhulina Filamentosa fish is an omnivorous animal, which feeds on small crustaceans, insect larvae and aquatic plants. It is generally lonely and territorial, and can be aggressive towards other fish in its species. The pyrrhulina filamentosa fish is an oviparous fish, that is to say that it lays eggs which it then fertilizes with sperm. The female can lay up to 200 eggs at a time, which it cuts until they hatch about a week later.

Pyrrhulina Filamentosa fish is a popular aquarophilia fish, due to its bright color and long radiant filaments. However, it can be difficult to keep in captivity because of its specific needs in terms of water parameters and its territorial nature. The pyrrhulina filamentosa fish requires a well planted aquarium with hiding places to hide, and fresh water with a pH between 6 and 7, a temperature between 22 and 28 degrees Celsius, and a hardness of the water between 5 and 15 DGH. It is important to maintain the clean and well -filtered aquarium to offer a healthy environment for pyrrhulina filamentosa fish.