Rhinodoras
dorbignyi (Kner, 1855)
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Relevant Information: |
Aquarium Care:
This species of Dorad is, like most of this family is very peaceful,
but as adults can prey on very small fish or fry on the substrate
at night it is better to house with species that cannot be eaten.
Provide a good sized tank that will be 4ft (120cm) or above
as they can be a quick growing catfish. A soft substrate such
as sand will be better as sharp gravel can be detrimental to
the fishes barbels and its health. Diet: As
they can be very nocturnal they can be be best fed at lights
out with tablet foods and frozen foods such as bloodworms. If
left to their own devices they will actively seek out food remains
during the night. |
Common
Name: |
Fog Doradid |
Synonyms: |
Doras dorbignyi, D.nebulosus,
Oxydoras dorbignyi |
Family: |
Doradidae |
Distribution: |
South America:
Paraná River basin: Brazil, Paraguay |
Size: |
17.5cm. (7ins) |
Temp: |
20-25°C (67-77°F) |
p.H. |
6.5-7.0. |
Reference: |
Baensch, H.A. and R. Riehl
1985 Aquarien atlas. Band 2. Mergus, Verlag für Natur-
und Heimtierkunde GmbH, Melle, Germany. 1216 p.
ScotCat
Factsheet no.187. Jan. 2012. |
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