Family: Characidae
Distribution: Triportheus brachipomus is a benthopelagic freshwater species that is distributed in South America’s Rio Orinoco, Essequibo River, Courantijne River, Maroni River, Demerara River and the Araguari drainages.
PH: 5.0 – 7.5
Temperature: 22°C – 30C (72 – 86F)
Hardness: 0 – 20
Description: Triportheus brachipomus is an elongated Triporthus species that can reach a maximum length of 22 cm. Its head appears slightly convex when viewed in profile, as does its body from the rear of its head to its dorsal fin. It has four rows of scales on its caudal peduncle and a large scale row between the mid-ventral keel and its pectoral-fin insertion.
Diet: Triportheus brachipomus will most likely accept live, frozen and dried foods in an aquarium environment. A diverse range of fruits, nuts, insects and seeds may work well.
Breeding: Not a lot is written about this species’ breeding habits. It appears it is yet to be bred in an aquarium environment.
Comments: Triportheus brachipomus is a decent-sized fish that should probably housed in a tank of least 200 litres in volume. It may be wise to add a fair amount of floating vegetation and a sandy substrate in order to emulate its natural environment. This species will probably require a high oxygen concentration in its tank. Triportheus brachipomus is rarely seen in the aquarium environment and there is hardly any information available on it, which means it is probably better suited to experienced hobbyists.
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Recommended Compatible Species: There is barely any information on Triportheus brachipomus, but it should probably not be kept with small, timid tank mates.
Originally posted 2010-01-27 01:44:07. Republished by Blog Post Promoter
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