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Name
Scientific name
Chanda pulcinella
Described by
Authority Kottelat, Year 2003, Bracketed
Family
Ambassidae
Common names
Humphead Perchlet
Photograph credits
All 1 credited
Summary
The humphead perchlet, Chanda pulcinella, is a freshwater ambassid endemic to Myanmar, where it inhabits large, fast-flowing, clear streams…
Size and aquarium
Maximum size
100mm, standard length
Aquarium size
Minimum length 90 cm, Minimum depth 30 cm, Minimum height 30 cm
Water
Water conditions
Temperature 23–27°C, pH 7–7.5
Hardness
8–15dGH
Conductivity
Not recorded
Behaviour
Temperament
Peaceful
Social needs
Not recorded
Community suitability
Not recorded
Where it lives
Countries, regions, rivers and lakes
Myanmar
Writing
Etymology
Not written yet
Distribution
Endemic to Myanmar.
Habitat
It inhabits large freshwater streams, typified by fast flowing, well-oxygenated, clear water. The substrate in many of these biotopes is composed of smooth, wa…
Aquarium size
This is quite an active species and needs a tank of at least 90 ∗ 30 ∗ 30 cm - ~81 litres.
Maintenance
Decor is not critical. Plants, rocks, driftwood etc. can all be used to your own taste. This is a freshwater species and does not require the addition of salt …
Water conditions
Temperature: 23 – 27 °C pH: 7.0-7.5 Hardness: 8-15°H
Diet
It will accept dried pellets or flakes, but these should be supplemented with regular feedings of live and frozen foods such as bloodworm and brineshrimp.
Behaviour and compatibility
A peaceful species but it might intimidate small fish with it's active nature and adult size. Good tankmates include rainbowfish, barbs and loaches. It can be …
Sexual dimorphism
Apparently the hump is smaller in females than males.
Reproduction
Has not yet been achieved in aquaria.
Notes
A new species that was only described to science in 2003, little is known about the natural behaviour of C. pulcinella. It has started to be imported quite reg…
References
References
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