Freshwater
Lake Malawi sardine
Engraulicypris sardella
Danionidae, Chedrinae
Facts
Characteristics
- Length
- Up to 13 cm
- Body shape
- Elongated
Care
- Group
- At least 6 together
- Smallest aquarium
- 163 liters
- Diet
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Behavior
Water values
Smallest tank
Range
More about the species
Description
Caught using plunge nets, chirimilas or beach seines (lamparas) with light. Occurs over sandy bottoms in the morning and move a little offshore later during the day. Forms schools.
Other names
Other scientific names
- Barilius sardella
- Engraulicypris pinguis
In other languages
- Sardiinibarbi
- Lake sardine
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.