Erythrinus sp. "Purple"
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You might try looking under Erythrinus sp. Peru because they really aren't Erythrinus Erythrinus.
Haven't had mine long enough to tell you about it's temperament or behavior. From what I have gathered, they get about 8" long and are known jumpers. I'm keeping mine in a black water tank with lots of plants and leaves currently since it's a recent import.
Here are some pics of it when I first got it. Sorry no in tank pics.
Haven't had mine long enough to tell you about it's temperament or behavior. From what I have gathered, they get about 8" long and are known jumpers. I'm keeping mine in a black water tank with lots of plants and leaves currently since it's a recent import.
Here are some pics of it when I first got it. Sorry no in tank pics.
Yes sp. Peru.
I have had one for about 5 years now. Not as outgoing as Erythrynus erythrynus and a little bit smaller. I have successfully kept them with other fish too big to eat. They will appreciate a cave to call home.
I have had one for about 5 years now. Not as outgoing as Erythrynus erythrynus and a little bit smaller. I have successfully kept them with other fish too big to eat. They will appreciate a cave to call home.
I have one at home, got him at the end of October. He's 15 cm (6 inches) now and not agressive towards his tankmates (1 JD, 1 firemouth and 1 turtle). the tank has some roots for decoration and hiding, but his favourite sleeping place is near the basking cork bark for the turtle. He lies so close to the surface that sometimes his fin looks out. I guess he likes that the surface is covered with duckweed.
He eats everything except pellets. I tried frozen stuff like small fish, shrimps and mussels, no problem. He also likes to chase guppys, which I bought for him.
He eats everything except pellets. I tried frozen stuff like small fish, shrimps and mussels, no problem. He also likes to chase guppys, which I bought for him.