Freshwater
Fortescus grunter
Leiopotherapon aheneus
Terapontidae
Facts
Characteristics
- Length
- Up to 13 cm
- Body shape
- Deep-bodied
Care
- Group
- Missing
- Smallest aquarium
- 65 liters
- Diet
- Missing
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Behavior
Water values
Smallest tank
Range
More about the species
Description
Adults inhabit rocky pools and slow-flowing sections of streams. Also found congregating at the base of small waterfalls. Feed partly on small prawns and juvenile fishes, but is basically an omnivore. Eggs are guarded and fanned by the male parent. Aquarium conditions: pH=7.2, H=8, 25°C water temperature, live food, egg layer, peaceful community fish, requires rock and plant cover.
Other names
Other scientific names
- Therapon aheneus
In other languages
- Fortescue grunter, Fortesque Grunter, Western Australian grunter, Western grunter
Articles
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