Northern Studfish (Fundulus catenatus)

Northern Studfish

Northern Studfish

Fundulus catenatus

Difficulty

Easy

Min. Tank Size

114 Litres (30 US G.)

Size

15.2-20.3cm (6-8 ")

sg

Freshwater

pH

6.5 - 7.0

Temp.

15 -25 °C (59-77°F)

Water Hardness

5-12 °d

Stocking Ratio

1:1 M:F

Availability

Common

Diet

Omnivore
Pellet Foods
Flake Foods
Live Foods

Life Span

3-8 years

Habitat

North America

Family

Fundulidae

This animal is available captive bred

Additional names

Northern Studfish

Additional scientific names

Poecilia catenata

Origin

Upper East Fork river system in Indiana to upper Salt, and Kentucky in Kentucky, upper Green, middle, and lower Cumberland, and Tenesee river drainages. Missisipi, and gulf slope drainages. Basically on the east coast.

Sexing

Adult females are rounder than males.

Tank compatibility

Aggressive species

Diet

Should accept most foods include live/frozen food such as bloodworm.

Feeding regime

Daily

Environment Specifics

Planted tank

Behaviour

Aggressive to any fish. Stock in a big enough tank

Identification

An elongated fish with a creamy iridescent blue body with narrow horizontal brown banding and speckles around the head.

Note

To spawn the fish, condition them on live food.When spawning the fish should be provided spawning mops, or plants like java moss to scatter non-adhesive eggs on. Remove immediately after spawning before they eat the eggs.

External links

• Fishbase (Mirrors:
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