Freshwater
Lake salmon
Opsaridium microlepis
Danionidae, Chedrinae
Facts
Characteristics
- Length
- Up to 47 cm
- Body shape
- Streamlined
Care
- Group
- At least 6 together
- Smallest aquarium
- 2,266 liters
- Diet
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Behavior
Water values
Smallest tank
Range
More about the species
Description
Caught in ringnets. Also caught by means of the angling method. Occurs in shallow water over sandy plains, but can also be seen in open water. A hunting predator which chases Engraulicypris sardella.
Other names
Other scientific names
- Barilius microlepis
- Barilius tanganicae
- Pelotrophus microlepis
Articles
All articles
How many fish can I keep?4 min read
Why "one cm of fish per liter" falls short, and what adult size, schools, territory and swimming zones mean for how many fish a tank can hold.
Velvet and dropsy4 min read
Velvet is a fast-moving parasite. Dropsy is a sign that something is seriously wrong inside the fish. How to recognize them, and what you can do.
How to set up an African aquarium5 min read
Two completely different aquariums: forest rivers with soft, brown water, roots and leaves, and Rift Valley lake cichlids in hard, alkaline water with big rock piles.
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.