Dwarf Stonebasher (Pollimyrus castelnaui)
From The Aquarium Wiki
Dwarf Stonebasher
Dwarf Stonebasher
Pollimyrus castelnaui
170 Litres (45 US G.)
6.4-7.6cm (2.5-3 ")
Freshwater
6.5 - 7.5
23.9-25.6°C (75 -78 °F)
6-16 °d
1:1 M:F
5-8 years
Family
Mormyridae
 |
You can contribute to the Aquarium Wiki by expanding this article. Dont be shy!. |
Contents
Additional names
- Dwarf Stonebasher, Baby Whale, Baby Roundhead Whale
Additional scientific names
- Marcusenius castelnaui
Origin
 |
This section requires expansion with: Location where this animal is found in the wild. |
Sexing
- This fish cannot be visually sexed.
Tank compatibility
- This fish will be territorial towards it's own kind and other similar Mormyrids. Will otherwise be peaceful towards tank mates. Do not keep with with very small fish nor with aggressive fish.
Diet
- Primarily insectivorous feeding on mosquito larvae, brine shrimp and daphnia.
Feeding regime
- Feed once or twice a day.
Environment Specifics
- Fairly adaptable to water types as long as extremes are avoided. Prefers dense vegetation.
Behaviour
|
|
This section requires expansion with: Any behaviour quirks such as gulping air, or aggressiveness.. |
Identification
|
|
This section requires expansion with: Methods for identifying and differentiating this species from similar species. |
Pictures
External links
- Fishbase (Mirrors:
)
