Russian Bitterling (Acanthorhodeus asmussi)

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Contents 1 Additional names 1.1 Additional scientific names 2 Origin 3 Sexing 4 Tank compatibility 5 Diet 6 Feeding regime 7 Environment Specifics 8 Behaviour 9 Identification 10 Pictures 11 External links

Additional names

Spiny Bitterling

Additional scientific names

Acanthorhodeus asmussii, Acanthorhodeus asmussii amurensis, Acanthorhodeus taenianalis, Acheilognathus asmussii, Acheilognathus assmussii, Devario asmussii

Origin

This section requires expansion with: Location where this animal is found in the wild.

Sexing

It is difficult to visually sex this fish. Mature females may appear more full in the belly than males.

Tank compatibility

A temperate fish that is not often found in the pet trade. Is best kept with similar-sized fish with similar temperaments, or in a species tank. Usually only found in public aquariums.

Diet

Should accept most foods including brine shrimp.

Feeding regime

Feed once or twice a day.

Environment Specifics

This fish is best kept in large tanks which are well filtered and oxygenated. They will not do well in very warm temperatures.

Behaviour

Active mid-swimming fish.

Identification

A slender fish with a slightly humped spine. The fins are clear in colour with a sharply forked caudal fin, while the flanks are iridescent silver.

Pictures

External links

• Fishbase (Mirrors: )

• Wikipedia