Synonyms
New Queen Arabesque
Length (total)
approx. 15 cm
Recommended tank size
100 cm
Temperature
26 - 30 °C
pH
5.5 - 7.5
Type of water
Clear water
Nutrition (mostly): omnivore
vegetables, pleco chips, frozen food: white and black moscito larvas
vegetables, pleco chips, frozen food: white and black moscito larvas
Eats plants
not known
Keeping in (small) groups is recommended. Individual keeping is possible.
Animal care
The species has few demands on the water. Tap water is sufficient for the animals.
Very peaceful.
Very peaceful.
Males have significantly longer odontodes. The females have a wider waist.
from genus: Standard
multiple
 
On the positive list of Brazil in 2012 : The positive list of Brazil
Not on the negative list of Brazil from 2020 : The negative list of Brazil
Not on the negative list of Brazil from 2020 : The negative list of Brazil
last seen on a
german stock list
german stock list
29/January/2022
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