Neolebias ansorgii
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| Ansorge's Neolebias | |
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| 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 |
| Water Hardness |
5-12 |
| Stocking Ratio | 1:2 M:F |
| Availability | Uncommon |
| Diet | |
| Life Span |
3-5 years |
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[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
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Facts about Neolebias ansorgii
| Availability | Uncommon |
| Common name | Ansorge's Neolebias |
| Diet | Omnivore + |
| Difficulty | Moderate |
| Family | Citharinidae + |
| Foods | Pellet Food +, Flake Food +, and Live Food + |
| Maximum Size | 1.378 in (3.5 cm) + |
| Maximum age | 5 + |
| Maximum hardness | 12 + |
| Maximum pH | 6 + |
| Maximum temperature | 301.15 K (28 °C, 82.4 °F, 542.07 °R) + |
| Minimum Tank Size | 10 US Gallon (37.854 liters, 37,854.118 mL) + |
| Minimum hardness | 5 + |
| Minimum pH | 5 + |
| Minimum temperature | 297.15 K (24 °C, 75.2 °F, 534.87 °R) + |
| Scientific name | Neolebias ansorgii |


