Neolebias ansorgii

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Ansorge's Neolebias
Ansorge's Neolebias
Species	Neolebias ansorgii
Difficulty	Moderate
Min. Tank Size	37.854 liters 37,854.118 mL 10 US Gallons (37.9L)
Size	1.378 in 2-3.5 cm (0.8-1.4")
pH	5.0 - 6.0
Temp.	297.15 K 75.2 °F 534.87 °R 301.15 K 82.4 °F 542.07 °R24 -28 °C (75.2-82.4°F)
Water Hardness	5-12
Stocking Ratio	1:2 M:F
Availability	Uncommon
Diet	Omnivore Pellet Foods Flake Foods Live Foods
Life Span	3-5 years

[edit] Alternative names

Ansorge's Neolebias, Landgraf's Tetra

[edit] Other Scientific Names

Neolebias landgrafi

[edit] Sexing

Males are slightly smaller and more vibrantly coloured than females.

[edit] Tank compatibility

Best kept in groups in a species tank as this is an exceptionally shy small fish. It may spend most of its time hidden and stressed if kept with other species, even if they're completely peaceful.

[edit] Diet

Feed this tiny fish with crushed flakes and small live/frozen foods such as brine shrimp and daphnia.

[edit] Feeding regime

Feed once or twice a day.

[edit] Environment Specifics

This fish are quite sensitive to water parameters so small frequent water changes will be necessary and they should be kept in a mature tank only. They do not appreciate strong currents and need plenty of places to hide.

[edit] Behaviour

A shy peaceful shoaling fish.

[edit] Identification

A small slender fish with an orange-red body and a thick band running down the lateral line which is iridescent green-blue in colour.

[edit] Pictures

[edit] External links

• Fishbase
• Seriously Fish
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