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Name

Scientific name

Distichodus affinis

Described by

Not recorded

Family

Citharinidae

Common names

Silver Distichodus

Photograph credits

All 2 credited

Summary

The silver distichodus, Distichodus affinis, is an active citharinid from the Lower and Central Congo basin. It develops bright red fins as…

Size and aquarium

Maximum size

200mm, standard length

Aquarium size

Minimum length 120 cm, Minimum depth 30 cm, Minimum height 30 cm

Water

Water conditions

Temperature 23–27°C, pH 6–8

Hardness

5–20dGH

Conductivity

Not recorded

Behaviour

Temperament

Peaceful

Social needs

Not recorded

Social needs
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Community suitability

Not recorded

Where it lives

Countries, regions, rivers and lakes

DR Congo, Republic of the Congo

Writing

Etymology

Not written yet

Distribution

Republic of Congo and Democratic Republic of Congo.

Habitat

Collected from various biotopes throughout the Lower and Central Congo basin.

Aquarium size

A failry active species requiring a tank of at least 120 ∗ 30 ∗ 30 cm - ~108 litres in size.

Maintenance

Not a good choice for the planted tank, as it will munch most greenery. Furnish the tank with smooth rocks and driftwood branches instead. Sand or gravel can b…

Water conditions

Temperature: 23 – 27 °C pH: 6.0-8.0 Hardness: 5-20°H

Diet

Omnivorous and will accept most foods offered. It should be fed a decent proportion of vegetable matter to keep it in the best of health. A diet of small live …

Behaviour and compatibility

Not an aggressive fish, but its potential size should be considered when selecting tankmates for it. It makes an ideal resident of an African community alongsi…

Sexual dimorphism

Unknown.

Reproduction

Not recorded in captivity, though is known to spawn in large shoals in open water in nature. Apparently, it's now being produced commercially for the trade in …

Notes

This species has become more common in the trade in recent years, and makes an interesting addition to larger communities. It develops bright red fins as it ma…

References

References

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