Family: Characidae
Distribution: Triportheus culter is a benthopelagic freshwater species that is distributed in South America’s Amazon River basin. It has been collected from the small tributaries of the Ampiyacu River and also from the Ucayali River to the mouth of the Rio Negro.
PH: 5.0 – 7.5
Temperature: 22°C – 30C (72 – 86F)
Hardness: 0 – 20
Description: Triportheus culter is an elongated Triporthus species that can reach a maximum length of 24 cm. It has a long pectoral fin and thin, large scales. It has a pointed head when viewed in profile and a straight, slightly blunted snout. The ventral profile of its head is vertically straight, while its body is arched from the isthmus to the pelvic-fin insertion when viewed in profile. It seems to have a dark mid-lateral stripe that extends from its supraclethium to the caudal peduncle.
Diet: Triportheus culter, like Triportheus angulatus, 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. Bloodworms and brine shrimp will also be well received.
Breeding: There is not a great deal of information available on this species’ breeding habits; it is possibly yet to be bred in aquaria.
Comments: Triportheus culter is a decent-sized fish that should probably housed in a tank no less than 200 litres in volume, preferably bigger. This species will probably require a high oxygen concentration in its tank, not to mention a great deal of open swimming space. Triportheus culter is a rarity within the hobby 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 not a great deal of information on Triportheus culter but it is sensible to avoid housing it with small, timid tank mates.
Originally posted 2010-01-27 01:46:12. Republished by Blog Post Promoter
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