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Acanthorhodeus asmussi
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| Russian Bitterling | |
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| Russian Bitterling | |
| Species | Acanthorhodeus asmussi |
| Family | Cyprinidae |
| Difficulty | Moderate |
| Min. Tank Size | 113.562 liters 113,562.353 mL 30 US Gallons (113.6L) |
| Size | 15.24 cm
5-6 " (12.7-15.2cm) |
| sg | Freshwater |
| pH | 7.0 - 7.5 |
| Temp. | 291.15 K 64.4 °F 524.07 °R 295.15 K |
| Water Hardness |
6-15 °d |
| Stocking Ratio | 1:1 M:F |
| Availability | Rare |
| Diet |
Omnivore
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| Life Span |
2-? years |
| Habitat | |
| This animal is available captive bred | |
Contents |
[edit] Alternative names
- Russian Bitterling, Spiny Bitterling
[edit] Synonyms
- Acanthorhodeus asmussii, Acanthorhodeus asmussii amurensis, Acanthorhodeus taenianalis, Acheilognathus asmussii, Acheilognathus assmussii, Devario asmussii
[edit] Sexing
- It is difficult to visually sex this fish. Mature females may appear more full in the belly than males.
[edit] 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.
[edit] Diet
- Should accept most foods including brine shrimp.
[edit] Feeding regime
- Feed once or twice a day.
[edit] 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.
[edit] Behaviour
- Active mid-swimming fish.
[edit] 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.
