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Datasheet Roach Monkhausia

German name:
Red-Eyed Monkhausia

Scientific name:
Moenkhausia sanctae-filomenae

Origin:
Argentina and Paraguy

Size:
Body length about 7 cm

Aquarium

Length:
Length from 80 cm width and from 40 cm width

Contents:
from 110 liters

water values

Temperature:
20°- 28° C, optimally 23°- 25° C

pH:
5.5 – 8.5

GH:
5° – 30° dH

Behave

Area:
middle and upper range

Lining:
live food

Behave:
peaceful, sociable

Number:
Shoal fish, from 10 animals

Difficulty level:
normal, breeding medium

Origin

The home of the roach Moenkhausia is Argentina and Paraguay. There the fish live in the nutrient-poor blackwater rivers of the Rio Paranahyba and Rio Paraguay regions.

Look

The species belongs to family of tetras. Striking identifying features are: the bright red half of the iris in the upper half of each eye, a broad, dark transverse stripe on at the base of the forked caudal fin and the adipose fin.

attitude

Roach Moenkhausias are very lively school fishwho likes to swim back and forth in the pool. They come into their own when they lots of space to swim have and find out about one dark substrate move. Planting should be kept loose. Since the animals like to nibble on the soft leaves of fine-leaved aquatic plants, it is important to look out for robust plants. They are undemanding when it comes to water parameters. But their well-being and the luminosity of the colors increase if that Water slightly acidic and peat filtered is.

Roaches shy away from bright lightwhich is why the aquarium with a Floating plants cover is to be darkened. Then they come out of the caves more often and invigorate the pool.

food

The fish are omnivorebut prefer as main food live food. In the wild, they snap at the surface of the water for mosquito larvae and other insects that have landed. They also expect this natural catching ability in the aquarium. In addition, they can receive flake food.

After the young fish have consumed the yolk sac, they swim around freely. Dam they get fine dust food and infusoria. Later they eat Artemia nauplii and pond plankton.

gender differences

The difference between the two sexes can only be compared on the two bodies. The sexually mature female is significantly fuller than the male. Their spot at the base of the tail is usually smaller.

breeding and rearing

The Moenkhausia sanctae-filomenaes available in this country come from breeding in Southeast Asia. It is a matter of free spawners, which can be easily reproduced in the aquarium. When using a spawning tank, ensure a minimum length of 40 cm. The quality of the water must be warm, soft and slightly acidic. Fine-leaved aquatic plants such as water moss are laid out on the substrate for spawning.

For breeding 3-4 males and 2-3 females in the breeding tank set and receive mosquito larvae and plant food. The aquarium is darkened. The next day it receives light again. Then the roaches begin courtship.

After fertilization, the females lay the eggs on the aquatic plants. Since the parents egg robber should be separated from the brood at the same time. Alternatively, a spawning grid can be placed on the plants. Because they are monogamous and loyal fish ah, each pair stays together and can continue to breed.

The young fish grow quickly. However, they do not tolerate cloudy water and the water should be changed frequently.

socialization

The socialization of the peaceful schooling fish succeeds with other peaceful species that have similar needs. are recommended other tetra species or armored catfish.

With species-appropriate husbandry, roach Moenkhausias achieve a Age of 9 years.