Enantiopus melanogenys Enantiopus melanogenys
Water: Freshwater
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Overview
Scientific name
Enantiopus melanogenys
Origin region
Africa (Lake Tanganyika)
Care level
Challenging
Level in tank
Bottom (sand)
Adult size (cm)
18.00
Minimum tank (L)
250
Temperament
Semi-aggressive
Diet
Omnivore (microfauna)
Water parameters
Temperature (°C)
24.0–27.0
pH
8.20–9.20
GH (dGH)
8.0–18.0
KH (dKH)
8.0–16.0
Salinity (ppt)
0.00–2.00
Habitat & environment
Africa (Lake Tanganyika)
Feeding
Omnivore (microfauna)
Temperament & behaviour
Semi-aggressive
Breeding & care
Maternal mouthbrooder; needs large sandy area and gentle flow.
Notes
Graceful sand-sifter; males build bowers on open sand.