Triportheus angulatus (Punctuated)

Triportheus angulatus (Punctuated)

Description

It is a gregarious and peaceful fish that chases the small fish. It requires a lot of oxygen and is sensitive pressure. You need a well -lit aquarium with a large free space for swimming. You have to cover the aquarium because it jumps. It can be nourished with insects, lyophilized foods and flake food.

The angulatus trifortheus is a freshwater fish native to South America. It is a fish of small to medium size, generally measuring between 6 and 8 centimeters in length. Its color varies according to the environment in which it lives, ranging from dark brown to silver, with vertical bands on the body.

The angulatus trifortheus is a lonely fish that lives in various aquatic habitats, such as rivers, streams and lakes. He needs a habitat with plants and roots to hide and protect himself from predators. The angulatus trifortheus is an omnivorous fish that feeds on different types of food, including insects, molluscs, crustaceans and algae.

The angulatus trifortheus is a fish that is easily reproduced in captivity. Females generally lay between 200 and 300 eggs, which hatch about three days later. The fry is very sensitive and must be raised under controlled temperature and oxygenation conditions to guarantee healthy growth.

The trifortheus angulatus is a popular fish with aquariophiles because of its attractive color and its calm and peaceful behavior. However, it is important to ensure that the aquarium is large enough to provide it with the space necessary to swim and hide. In addition, it is important to maintain the water clean and well oxygenated to ensure the well-being of the fish.

Origin

Features

  • Adult size : 10 cm
  • Behaviour : Pleasant
  • Food : Omnivorous

Water

  • Water type : Freshwater, hot
  • Temperature : 21 - 29 °C
  • pH : 6.9 - 7.2
  • Minimum aquarium capacity (in liters) :

Dimorphism

Unknown.

Reproduction

Unknown.

Contribution

  • Created by : sunnmagic
  • Last update : 10/11/2022

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