Comet (Calloplesiops altivelis)
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Calloplesiops altivelis
246 Litres (65 US G.)
17.8-20.3cm (7-8 ")
8.1 - 8.4
22.2-25.6°C (72 -78 °F)
8-12 °d
1:1 M:F
8-10 years
Family
Plesiopidae
Contents
Additional names
- Comet, Marine Betta
Additional scientific names
- Plesiops altivelis, Callopresiops altivelis, Barrosia barrosi
Origin
- Indo-Pacific: Red Sea and East Africa to Tonga and the Line Islands.
Sexing
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Tank compatibility
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Diet
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Feeding regime
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Environment Specifics
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Behaviour
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Identification
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Pictures
External links
- Fishbase (Mirrors:
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