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Freshwater dolphin data sheet

Trade name:
Tapir snoutfish, freshwater dolphin

Latin name:
Mormyrus longirostris

Order:
Bone tongue-like (Osteoglossiformes)

Family:
Nile pike (Mormyridae)

Genus:
Mormyrus

Origin:
West and North Africa

Size:
up to 40 cm

Aquarium

Length and width:
at least 140 cm long and 70 cm wide

Contents:
at least 300 liters

water values

Temperature:
24 – 28°C

pH:
6.0 – 7.5

GH:
6 – 16°dGH

CH:
3 – 10°dKH

Behave

Area:
Likes to hide and hide under plants

Lining:
Flake food, granulated food or frozen food

social behavior:
loner

Behave:
Active in the evening and at night, peaceful

Number:
at least 5-10 animals

Life expectancy:
up to 10 years

association with shrimp
No

Difficulty level:
moderate to demanding

The tapir snout is Native to the rivers and lakes of West and North Africa. With its long, beak-like snout and slender shape, it belongs to the elephantnose fish family.

It has a unique anatomy that differentiates it from other fish species. Because of his appearance and peaceful demeanor, he is increasingly known as a exotic aquarium fish held.

gender differences

The sex differences in the tapir snoutfish are difficult to recognize. Scientists and experts report that the Males generally slightly larger are than the females.

However, during the breeding season, there may be a slight Change in physique and color pattern come at the males.

breed

The breeding of the tapir snout is complex and requires special conditions, in order to be successful. It’s important to choose a healthy pair that gets along well.

The breeding tank should be prepared a few weeks before mating to ensure that it sufficiently planted and is provided with hiding places. The eggs are laid by the female and fertilized by the male.

The hatched larvae must be housed in their own rearing tank. She are sensitive to changes in water quality.

Breeding in the aquarium

In order to successfully breed this species of fish, the aquarium should have a dense planting and a good filtration feature.

Breeding in the aquarium requires a balanced ratio of males and females as well as the Providing a flat surfaceon which the fish can lay their eggs.

After spawning, the parents should be removed to prevent the parents from eating the eggs.

socialization

Freshwater dolphins and tapir snoutfish can be socialized with other peaceful fish species. Smaller tetras, dwarf cichlids or catfish, for example, are suitable for this.

It is important that the other fish are not too aggressive or too big to protect the tapir proboscis.

It is advisable to slowly get the fish used to each other and for sufficient hiding places to care for in the aquarium.