Family: Characidae
Distribution: Triportheus pantanensis is a benthopelagic freshwater species that is found in South America’s Rio Paraguay and the lower Rio Parana basin.
PH: 5.0 – 7.5
Temperature: 22°C – 30C (72 – 86F)
Hardness: 0 – 20
Description: Triportheus pantanensis can reach a maximum length of about 16 cm. This deep-bodied species has a yellowish colouration and a dark snout; some dorsal portions of the head are also dark. It has 5 – 6 longitudinal brown stripes that splash across the dorso-lateral part of its body. This species is a recent discovery in comparison to other members of the genus. It has been referred to, incorrectly, as Triportheus nematurus; the two species are remarkably similar.
Diet: In nature, Triportheus pantanensis will feed mainly on aquatic insects, detritus and vegetal fragments. This omnivore will presumably take most foods in an aquarium environment, including insects, frozen and dried foods. .
Breeding: Unfortunately there is not a great deal of information available on the breeding habits of Triportheus pantanensis. It is possible that it has never been bred in an aquarium environment.
Comments: Triportheus pantanensis should be housed in a tank at least 140 litres in volume or larger. There is scant information available in regards to tank requirements, so it is probably a species best left to those hobbyists with plenty of experience.
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Recommended Compatible Species: Triportheus pantanensis something of an unknown quantity in the aquarium hobby as yet, considering it is a recent discovery. Make sure you are sensible and house it with similar-sized species of a peaceful temperament.
Originally posted 2010-01-27 02:02:15. Republished by Blog Post Promoter
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