
Aphyosemion splendopleure
Aphyosemion splendopleure is a tropical freshwater fish of the family Nothobranchiidae. It swims in midwater, close to the bottom. It grows to 5.5 cm (total length). The IUCN Red List rates it Least Concern. In the aquarium it is kept at 22–26 °C.
- Size
- 5.5 cmtotal length
- Temperature
- 22–26 °C
- pH
- 6.0–7.2
- Tank footprint
- 45 × 25 cm
In the aquarium
Temperature22–26 °C
pH6.0–7.2
Hardness3–15 °dGH
In the wild
- Water type
- Freshwater
- Climate zone
- Tropical
- Habitat
- Midwater, close to the bottom
Conservation status
Classification
- OrderCyprinodontiformes
- FamilyNothobranchiidae
- GenusAphyosemion
- SpeciesAphyosemion splendopleure
Quick answers
- Aphyosemion splendopleure size: how big does it get?
- It grows to 5.5 cm (total length).
- Aphyosemion splendopleure tank size: what is the minimum?
- A tank with a footprint of at least 45 × 25 cm.
- Aphyosemion splendopleure water parameters: what does it need?
- Temperature 22–26 °C, pH 6.0–7.2, hardness 3–15 °dGH.
- Aphyosemion splendopleure: is it endangered?
- The IUCN Red List rates it Least Concern.
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Sources
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