Dwarf Stonebasher (Pollimyrus castelnaui)

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Contents 1 Additional names 1.1 Additional scientific names 2 Origin 3 Sexing 4 Tank compatibility 5 Diet 6 Feeding regime 7 Environment Specifics 8 Behaviour 9 Identification 10 Pictures 11 External links

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: )