Dwarf Stonebasher (Pollimyrus castelnaui)

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Dwarf Stonebasher

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Dwarf Stonebasher

Pollimyrus castelnaui

170 Litres (45 US G.)

6.4-7.6cm (2.5-3 ")

sg

Freshwater

pH

6.5 - 7.5

23.9-25.6°C (75 -78 °F)

6-16 °d

1:1 M:F

Carnivore
Pellet Foods
Flake Foods
Live Foods

5-8 years

Family

Mormyridae





Additional names

Dwarf Stonebasher, Baby Whale, Baby Roundhead Whale

Additional scientific names

Marcusenius castelnaui


Sexing[edit]

This fish cannot be visually sexed.


Tank compatibility[edit]

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[edit]

Primarily insectivorous feeding on mosquito larvae, brine shrimp and daphnia.


Feeding regime[edit]

Feed once or twice a day.


Environment specifics[edit]

Fairly adaptable to water types as long as extremes are avoided. Prefers dense vegetation.

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