Aphyosemion abacinum
Aphyosemion
(Diapteron) abacinum
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Native Habitat: Central
Africa: Endemic to the area north of Mékambo, upper Ivindo drainage, northeastern
Gabon. Occurs in swampy parts of quiet brooks under forest cover.
Temperament: Males are a little aggressive,
certainly when breeding with females. Therefore best kept in trios, rather
than pairs. Larger fry have been known to eat their smaller siblings.
Feeding: Some flake foods high in protein and
adult brine shrimp, along with live foods such as
grindal worms,
white worms,
Daphnia,
Moina, and newly
hatch brine shrimp nauplii
Temperature Range:
64 -
74°F, ideal range 68 - 72°F
pH: 6- 7
dH: 4 - 10
Adult Size: 1.5"
Sexing:
Males more colorful and with display fins
Breeding Aph. Diapteron Abacinum
(Aquarium-Club Members Only)
Comments: Requires cooler
aquarium temperatures to thrive and breed.
See
Diapterons
Populations:
|
Malassa |
Mayéa |
Mékambo (N.E. Gabon) |
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