Rhinodoras
dorbignyi (Kner, 1855)
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Blundell (2)
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Jensen's Photographic Library
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| Relevant
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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 blycipitidae |
| Distribution: |
South America: Paraná
River basin: Brazil, Paraguay |
| Size:
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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. |
