Sharktail Distichodus (Distichodus fasciolatus)

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Contents 1 Alternative names 2 Origin 3 Sexing 4 Breeding 5 Tank compatibility 6 Diet 7 Feeding regime 8 Environment Specifics 9 Behaviour 10 Identification 11 Pictures 12 External links

Alternative names

Sharktail Distichodus

Origin

Widespread throughout the Congo basin.

Sexing

There are no external differences between the two sexes.

Breeding

Breeding has not been reported to have occurred in an aquarium.

Tank compatibility

This Distichodus is a peaceful fish that can be kept with any peaceful robust fish of similar size such as larger African Tetras including the Congo Tetra.

Diet

This fish should accept most foods including live/frozen foods and pellets, however, the diet should primarily be vegetarian with algae-based foods and blanched vegetables such as carrot or broccoli.

Feeding regime

Feed at least once or twice a day.

Environment Specifics

This is a large fish that requires a spacious tank with plenty of swimming room. Decor should primarily consist of secure bogwood and rocks. Tough plants like Anubias may work, but more delicate plants are likely to be eaten. A good filter is essential as this fish can be messy.

Behaviour

This fish is generally peaceful to all other fish.

Identification

An elongate characin with a green-blue base colour. It has 9-12 dark vertical bands visible on its flanks and its belly is creamy yellow colour. The fins are translucent and green-blue also.

Pictures

External links

• Fishbase (Mirrors: )