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| − | + | :It is typically docile however it may feed on smaller fishes. | |
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| + | :Will accept a large variety of foods, such as, [[Blood worms]], [[Algae|fresh algae]] and [[Brine shrimp]]. | ||
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| + | :Feed just before the lights go out in the evening. | ||
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| + | :Requires hiding places during the day. Soft substrate is best due to burrowing habits. | ||
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| + | :This is a nocturnal bottom dwelling fish that likes to burrow into the substrate. | ||
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| + | :Can be distinguished from close relatives in that it's dorsal-fin spine is serrated only along the front edge and not along the back and sides as well. | ||
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Latest revision as of 03:04, 13 December 2017
Star-Gazing Doradid
Star-Gazing Doradid
Astrodoras asterifrons
76 Litres (20 US G.)
10.2-12.7cm (4-5 ")
Freshwater
6.5 - 7.8
21 -25 °C (69.8-77°F)
5-15 °d
1:1 M:F
5-8 years
Family
Doradidae
Contents
Additional names
- Starry Growler, Star-Gazing Doradid
Sexing[edit]
- No external sexual differences.
Tank compatibility[edit]
- It is typically docile however it may feed on smaller fishes.
Diet[edit]
- Will accept a large variety of foods, such as, Blood worms, fresh algae and Brine shrimp.
Feeding regime[edit]
- Feed just before the lights go out in the evening.
Environment specifics[edit]
- Requires hiding places during the day. Soft substrate is best due to burrowing habits.
Behaviour[edit]
- This is a nocturnal bottom dwelling fish that likes to burrow into the substrate.
Identification[edit]
- Can be distinguished from close relatives in that it's dorsal-fin spine is serrated only along the front edge and not along the back and sides as well.
Pictures[edit]
External links[edit]
- Fishbase (Mirrors:
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