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 Belonoglanis tenuis  Boulenger, 1902
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Relevant Information: Members of this genus are long and slim. Aquarium care:This genera prefer water with a bit of movement as they are found at the margins of swift-flowing streams. Sand substrate with algae covered rocks if possible. B.tenuis are more slender than other members of this genera and have a longer snout. Diet: Algae, vegetable foods such as peas, frozen mosquito larvae and tablet food. Not often imported.
Common Name: None
Synonyms: Belonoglanis nudipectus, Belonoglanis curvirostris
Family: Amphiliidaeblycipitidae
Distribution: Africa: Congo River basin. Type locality: Ubangi à Banzyville
Size: 16.0cm. (6¼ins)
Temp: 24-28°c (75-83°f.)
p.H. 6.2-7.2.
Reference: Baensch, H.A. and R. Riehl 1995 Aquarien Atlas. Band 4. Mergus Verlag GmbH, Verlag für Natur- und Heimtierkunde, Melle, Germany. 864 p.


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