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Craterocephalus stercusmuscarum
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| Fly-Speckled Hardyhead | |
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| Fly-Speckled Hardyhead | |
| Species | Craterocephalus stercusmuscarum |
| Family | Atherinidae |
| Difficulty | Challenging |
| Min. Tank Size | 132.489 liters 132,489.412 mL 35 US Gallons (132.5L) |
| Size | 10.16 cm
3-4 " (7.6-10.2cm) |
| sg | Freshwater |
| pH | 6.0 - 6.5 |
| Temp. | 293.15 K 68 °F 527.67 °R 298.15 K |
| Water Hardness |
5-10 °d |
| Stocking Ratio | 1:2 M:F |
| Availability | Uncommon |
| Diet | |
| Life Span |
3-5 years |
| Habitat | |
Contents |
[edit] Alternative names
- Fly-Speckled Hardyhead, Tawny Hardyhead, Unspecked Hardyhead
[edit] Synonyms
- Craterocephalus stercusmuscarum fulvus
[edit] Sexing
- Females will display a rounder fuller belly when they have eggs. Males have more yellow colouration than females.
[edit] Tank compatibility
- A timid fish that requires company of its own kind, keep in groups of 6 or more. Ideally kept in a species tank but may work with other peaceful Australian natives such as Rainbowfish.
[edit] Diet
- Should accept most foods and is best fed a high quality pellets along with live/frozen food such as brine shrimp and bloodworm.
[edit] Feeding regime
- Feed once or twice a day.
[edit] Environment Specifics
- Requires a long tank as this fish is an active swimmer. A secure lid is a must as they are known to jump and the tank should be located in a quiet spot, a lot of activity outside the tank could spook them.
[edit] Behaviour
- A shy nervous fish that can panic if startled.
[edit] Identification
- A very slender elongate fish, predominantly silver-brown body with a bold white lateral line from the nose to the base of caudal which is traced below by a black lateral line.
