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Name

Scientific name

Hydrocynus vittatus

Described by

Not recorded

Family

Alestidae

Common names

African Tiger Fish

Photograph credits

All 1 credited

Summary

The African tiger fish, Hydrocynus vittatus, is a large predatory alestid found throughout Africa, from Egypt to South Africa. A voracious …

Size and aquarium

Maximum size

1050mm, standard length

Aquarium size

Minimum length 300 cm, Minimum depth 90 cm, Minimum height 90 cm

Water

Water conditions

Temperature 24–28°C, pH 6.5–8

Hardness

5–25dGH

Conductivity

Not recorded

Behaviour

Temperament

Species tank only

Social needs

Not recorded

Social needs
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Community suitability

Not for a community

Where it lives

Countries, regions, rivers and lakes

Burundi, DR Congo, Tanzania, Zambia, Lake Tanganyika

Writing

Etymology

Not written yet

Distribution

Widespread throughout Africa, from Egypt to South Africa.

Habitat

Most often seen in large lakes and rivers, including Tanganyika.

Aquarium size

300 ∗ 90 ∗ 90 cm - ~2430 litres. Even an aquarium this size is too small for an adult specimen.

Maintenance

There is no need for any decor except perhaps a sandy base due to the speed and power of these fish. Water should be of the highest quality and well-oxygenated.

Water conditions

Temperature: 24 – 28 °C pH: 6.5-8.0 Hardness: 5-25 dH

Diet

It is a piscivore by nature and many sources state that it will only feed on live fish. This is not true and it can be weaned onto whitebait and other dead foo…

Behaviour and compatibility

Should really only be kept alone or with other similarly sized members of the same species. There are reports of it being kept with Loricariids, cichlids etc. …

Sexual dimorphism

Unknown.

Reproduction

Has been bred in aquaria but little to no information exists. A truly enormous aquarium would be required for any serious breeding attempt.

Notes

A voracious piscivore that hunts in large shoals in the wild, this species is perfectly designed for its lifestyle. It is very streamlined and muscular and has…

References

References

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