Star-Gazing Doradid (Astrodoras asterifrons)
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Star-Gazing Doradid
Star-Gazing Doradid
Astrodoras asterifrons
76 Litres (20 US G.)
10.2-12.7cm (4-5 ")
Freshwater
6.5 - 7.8
21 -25 °C (69.8-77°F)
5-15 °d
1:1 M:F
5-8 years
Family
Doradidae
Contents
Additional names
- Starry Growler, Star-Gazing Doradid
Sexing
- No external sexual differences.
Tank compatibility
- It is typically docile however it may feed on smaller fishes.
Diet
- Will accept a large variety of foods, such as, Blood worms, fresh algae and Brine shrimp.
Feeding regime
- Feed just before the lights go out in the evening.
Environment specifics
- Requires hiding places during the day. Soft substrate is best due to burrowing habits.
Behaviour
- This is a nocturnal bottom dwelling fish that likes to burrow into the substrate.
Identification
- Can be distinguished from close relatives in that it's dorsal-fin spine is serrated only along the front edge and not along the back and sides as well.
Pictures
External links
- Fishbase (Mirrors:
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