Bluespotted Sunfish (Enneacanthus gloriosus)

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Bluespotted Sunfish

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Bluespotted Sunfish

Enneacanthus gloriosus

Difficulty

Moderate

Min. Tank Size

208 Litres (55 US G.)

Size

9-10 cm (3.5-3.9")

sg

Freshwater

pH

7.0 - 7.5

Temp.

10 -22 °C (50-71.6°F)

Water Hardness

8-12 °d

Stocking Ratio

1:1 M:F

Availability

Rare

Diet

Omnivore
Pellet Foods
Flake Foods
Live Foods

Life Span

5-8 years

Habitat

North America

Family

Centrarchidae




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Additional names

Bluespotted Sunfish

Additional scientific names

Bryttus gloriosus, Enneacanthus simulans, Hemioplites simulans


Sexing

Males more colourful, females plumper.


Tank compatibility

Will get along with most fish and other tank inhabitants that won't fit in the Sunfishes' mouths. Males get defensive and territorial during breeding but usually just chase other creatures away rather than maul them apart like their bigger cousins.

Pictures

External links

  • Fishbase (Mirrors:
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