Roeboides caucae (Characin du Cauca)

This fish is not suitable for community aquarium. It can eliminate small fish from the aquarium in a few days. It needs a clear and well oxygenated water, a good filtration and a substantial diet. You can nod it with small fish, large living prey and flocons food.

The Caucae Roeboides is a fish from alive waters of the Andes Cordillera, in South America. It is also known as Andes or Caucasian chat fish. It is a robust and easy to maintain fish, making it a popular choice for domestic aquariums.

The Caucae Roeboides has an elongated body and laterally compressed, with a well developed dorsal fin and a caudal finchy fin. Its color is silver gray on top, with dark stripes along the sides and a black band on the dorsal fin. The lower part of the body is clearer, with orange spots on the anal fin and the chest. The pectoral and pelvic fins are yellow, which adds a touch of bright color to its general appearance.

The Caucae Roeboides is an omnivorous fish that feeds mainly on small invertebrates, aquatic plants and leftover food in the aquarium. Due to its peaceful nature, it can coexist with other species of fish in a community aquarium, but it is preferable not to put it with more aggressive fish which could harass it.

The Caucae Roeboides is a relatively easy fish to reproduce in captivity. Females can lay up to 500 eggs at a time, which they place on the leaves and branches of aquatic plants. Eggs generally hatch in a few days, and fry can be fed with artemias or infusories until they are large enough to eat stronger foods.

In general, the Caucae Roeboides is a robust and easy -to -maintain fish, making it an ideal choice for beginner or experienced aquariophiles. With its attractive appearance and peaceful nature, it can be an interesting addition to any community aquarium.

The male is more elongated. The female is higher.

This fish lays in free water near the surface among plants and roots. Young people hatch after 1 - 2 days and requests for large quantities of infuses, otherwise they devour each other.