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24-06-2006, 06:10 PM

Species Profile: Crenicichla acutirostris

Scientific Name: Crenicichla acutirostris
Common Name: None
Distribution: This fish is restricted to a few southern tributaries of the Amazon - Rio Tapajos, Rio Maues and Rio Aripuana.
Habitat: Same as for C. scotti.
Maximum Size: 12-13 inches
Minimum Tank Size: Same as for C. lugubris.
Tank Set-up: Same as for C. saxatilis, but more attention must be paid to pH and hardness, as this species is more particular about water chemistry.
Temperature: 24-27 C
pH: 6.0 - 7.0
Hardness: Soft water is a must.
Diet: Same as for C. saxatilis.
Temperament: Same as for C. lugubris.
Sexing: Females have a white band in the dorsal fin, and develop red bellies when ready to breed.
Breeding: Same as for C. scotti.

24-06-2006, 06:10 PM	#5
Kaz Guest Posts: n/a	Species Profile: Crenicichla acutirostris Scientific Name: Crenicichla acutirostris Common Name: None Distribution: This fish is restricted to a few southern tributaries of the Amazon - Rio Tapajos, Rio Maues and Rio Aripuana. Habitat: Same as for C. scotti. Maximum Size: 12-13 inches Minimum Tank Size: Same as for C. lugubris. Tank Set-up: Same as for C. saxatilis, but more attention must be paid to pH and hardness, as this species is more particular about water chemistry. Temperature: 24-27 C pH: 6.0 - 7.0 Hardness: Soft water is a must. Diet: Same as for C. saxatilis. Temperament: Same as for C. lugubris. Sexing: Females have a white band in the dorsal fin, and develop red bellies when ready to breed. Breeding: Same as for C. scotti. Last edited by Kaz; 24-06-2006 at 06:22 PM.