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Name
Scientific name
Mesonauta insignis
Described by
Not recorded
Family
Cichlidae
Common names
Not recorded
Photograph credits
All 1 credited
Summary
Mesonauta insignis is a cichlid from the Orinoco and Negro drainages in Brazil and Venezuela. It looks very similar to M. festivus, and the…
Size and aquarium
Maximum size
100mm, standard length
Aquarium size
Minimum length 120 cm, Minimum depth 38 cm, Minimum height 30 cm
Water
Water conditions
26–30°C
Hardness
0–20dGH
Conductivity
Not recorded
Behaviour
Temperament
Peaceful
Social needs
Not recorded
Community suitability
Not recorded
Where it lives
Countries, regions, rivers and lakes
Brazil, Colombia, Venezuela, Orinoco
Writing
Etymology
Not written yet
Distribution
South America: Brazil and Venezuela: Orinoco an dNegro drainages
Habitat
Well planted rivers
Aquarium size
120 ∗ 38 ∗ 30 cm - ~137 litres
Maintenance
Well planted tank with moderate water flow. Bogwood and branches can be used for decor. Sandy subtrate is preferred. Lighting should not be too strong.
Water conditions
Temperature: 26 – 30 °C pH: is found in a broad range of conditions in the wild. In captivity a pH of around 6.5 is ideal. Hardness: Up to 20°H
Diet
Omnivorous in nature. Will eat most dried foods, such as cichlid pellets. Supplement this with bloodworm, brineshrimp and other live or frozen foods. Vegetable…
Behaviour and compatibility
Peaceful cichlid, although becomes more aggressive when breeding. Can be kept with other peaceful cichlids such as geophagus and apistogramma and other peacefu…
Sexual dimorphism
Male is larger and his extensions to dorsal and anal fins.
Reproduction
Breeding takes place a flat stone or similar area. Once the breeding area is prepared, eggs will be deposited by the female and then fertilised by the male. In…
Notes
There is some debate that this species is actually the fish that finds its way into aquatic stores under the name of the Flag cichlid (normally attributed to m…
References
References
No references