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Latest revision as of 03:20, 13 December 2017

Bluespotted Sunfish

Enneacanthus gloriosus-5227.jpg
Bluespotted Sunfish

Enneacanthus gloriosus

208 Litres (55 US G.)

9-10 cm (3.5-3.9")

sg

Freshwater

pH

7.0 - 7.5

10 -22 °C (50-71.6°F)

8-12 °d

1:1 M:F

Omnivore
Pellet Foods
Flake Foods
Live Foods

5-8 years

Family

Centrarchidae





Additional names

Bluespotted Sunfish

Additional scientific names

Bryttus gloriosus, Enneacanthus simulans, Hemioplites simulans


Sexing[edit]

Males more colourful, females plumper.


Tank compatibility[edit]

Will get along with most fish and other tank inhabitants that won't fit in the Sunfishes' mouths. Males get defensive and territorial during breeding but usually just chase other creatures away rather than maul them apart like their bigger cousins.

Pictures[edit]

External links[edit]