Spathodus erythrodon Spathodus erythrodon
Water: Freshwater
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Overview
Scientific name
Spathodus erythrodon
Origin region
Africa (Lake Tanganyika)
Care level
Challenging
Level in tank
Bottom (rock)
Adult size (cm)
10.00
Minimum tank (L)
150
Temperament
Territorial
Diet
Herbivore (aufwuchs)
Water parameters
Temperature (°C)
24.0–27.0
pH
8.20–9.20
GH (dGH)
10.0–20.0
KH (dKH)
10.0–18.0
Salinity (ppt)
0.00–2.00
Habitat & environment
Africa (Lake Tanganyika)
Feeding
Herbivore (aufwuchs)
Temperament & behaviour
Territorial
Breeding & care
Biparental mouthbrooder; very oxygen-demanding.
Notes
Assertive rock grazer; keep as pairs or trios with space.