Aphyosemion splendopleure tank size: what is the minimum?

A tank with a footprint of at least 45 × 25 cm.

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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.