Scleropages jardini (Bairamund)

The Gardini scleropages is a fish belonging to the family of the osphronemidae. It is a freshwater fish from Australia, more precisely rivers and lakes from northern Queensland. It is also known as the Australian garden-by-garden or fish-air.

The Gardini scleropages is a large fish, up to a length of 30 cm. It has an elongated and slender shape, with a wide head and a protractile mouth with sharp teeth. Its color varies according to sex and age: males are generally bright red with black spots, while females have a duller color, generally brown or gray with black spots. Garden scleropages also has colored radiant fins which give it an elegant and graceful appearance in the water.

Garden scleropages is a lonely and territorial fish, which tends to live in rocky or muddy areas of rivers and lakes from Australia. It feeds mainly on small fish, crustaceans and insects, which he hunts using his pointed teeth and his remarkable speed. The Gardini scleropages is also known for its typing behavior, where it is violently agitated to chase its prey.

Garden scleropages is a very appreciated fish for its spectacular appearance and beauty, making it a popular choice for aquarium enthusiasts. However, it is important to note that it is a very demanding fish in terms of living conditions, and that it requires a large aquarium and well equipped to be kept healthy. In addition, the Gardini scleropages is a very aggressive and territorial fish, which can cause problems if it is introduced into an aquarium with other species of fish. Finally, it is important to note that the Gardini scleropages is a protected species in Australia, which means that it is prohibited to fish it in the wild or buy it from unauthorized traders.