Freshwater
Lake trout
Opsaridium microcephalum
Danionidae, Chedrinae
Facts
Characteristics
- Length
- Up to 34 cm
- Body shape
- Streamlined
Care
- Group
- At least 6 together
- Smallest aquarium
- 943 liters
- Diet
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Behavior
Water values
Smallest tank
Range
More about the species
Description
Inhabits lake, but some migrate to rivers to breed. Also caught using dip nets. Found in shallow water over sandy bottoms. Feeds on usipa, Engraulicypris sardella.
Other names
Other scientific names
- Barilius guentheri
- Barilius microcephalus
- Opsaridium microcephalus
- Pelotrophus microcephalus
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.