Freshwater
Farlowella reticulata
Loricariidae, Loricariinae
Facts
Characteristics
- Length
- Up to 15.3 cm
- Body shape
- Elongated
Care
- Group
- Missing
- Smallest aquarium
- 96 liters
- Diet
- Missing
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Behavior
Water values
Smallest tank
Range
More about the species
Description
This curious fish is so fine that it resembles a brushwood. Mimetic. Frequently occurs in shallow creeks that are not so sunny but with a strong current and a rocky substrate. General activity is poor since it remains hidden in the anfractuosities of logs during the day. Feeds on periphyton and associated organisms. The mating couple choose a narrow hole to spawn the eggs (about 50,000 eggs), after having cleaned the substratum. The male takes care of the eggs.
Other names
In other languages
- Seittinokkamonni
Articles
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Algae: which kind and what to do3 min read
The most common algae in the aquarium, how to recognize them, and why the cause is almost always an imbalance of light and nutrients.
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How to add new fish4 min read
From the store to the tank: how to get the fish used to your water, why you should add only a few at a time, and what to watch for in the first few days.
Quarantine for new fish3 min read
Why new fish should live in a tank of their own for a few weeks before they move in, what you need, and what to look for.