
Esomus caudiocellatus
Esomus caudiocellatus is a tropical freshwater fish of the family Cyprinidae. It swims in midwater, close to the bottom. It grows to 3.5 cm (standard length, tail fin excluded). The IUCN Red List rates it Least Concern. In the aquarium it is kept at 20–26 °C.
- Size
- 3.5 cmstandard length, tail fin excluded
- Temperature
- 20–26 °C
- Tank footprint
- 120 × 30 cm
- Climate zone
- Tropical
In the aquarium
Temperature20–26 °C
In the wild
- Water type
- Freshwater
- Climate zone
- Tropical
- Habitat
- Midwater, close to the bottom
Conservation status
Classification
- OrderCypriniformes
- FamilyCyprinidae
- GenusEsomus
- SpeciesEsomus caudiocellatus
Quick answers
- Esomus caudiocellatus size: how big does it get?
- It grows to 3.5 cm (standard length, tail fin excluded).
- Esomus caudiocellatus tank size: what is the minimum?
- A tank with a footprint of at least 120 × 30 cm.
- Esomus caudiocellatus water parameters: what does it need?
- Temperature 20–26 °C.
- Esomus caudiocellatus: is it endangered?
- The IUCN Red List rates it Least Concern.
Related species
Sources
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