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Name
Scientific name
Nannaethiops unitaeniatus
Described by
Not recorded
Family
Citharinidae
Common names
One-lined African Characin
Photograph credits
All 2 credited
Summary
The one-lined African characin, Nannaethiops unitaeniatus, is a small citharinid from Cameroon, Nigeria, Gabon and both Congo republics. A …
Size and aquarium
Maximum size
65mm, standard length
Aquarium size
Minimum length 60 cm, Minimum depth 30 cm, Minimum height 30 cm
Water
Water conditions
Temperature 22–26°C, pH 6.5–7.5
Hardness
5–12dGH
Conductivity
Not recorded
Behaviour
Temperament
Not recorded
Social needs
A shoal or group
Community suitability
Not recorded
Where it lives
Countries, regions, rivers and lakes
Angola, Cameroon, DR Congo, Equatorial Guinea, Gabon, Nigeria, Republic of the Congo
Writing
Etymology
Not written yet
Distribution
Found in Cameroon, Nigeria, Gabon, Republic of Congo and Democratic Republic of Congo. The supposed existence of a Ghanaian population is currently deemed ques…
Habitat
Inhabits streams, small rivers, lakes and ponds.
Aquarium size
A standard 60 ∗ 30 ∗ 30 cm - ~54 litres tank is easily big enough to house a small shoal of these.
Maintenance
Seems to do best in a well-planted set-up, preferably with subdued lighting. In a brightly-lit, sparsely decorated tank this species will often fail to settle …
Water conditions
Temperature: 22 – 26 °C. pH: 6.5 - 7.5 Hardness: 5 - 12°H
Diet
In nature it's something of an opportunistic omnivore, feeding on small invertebrates, algae and other zooplankton. d May initially refuse dried foods. Most li…
Behaviour and compatibility
A shy species that nevertheless can be maintained in a community tank with other small, peaceful species. Should be kept in a shoal for it to feel secure.
Sexual dimorphism
Easy to sex, especially if the fish in question are adults. Sexually mature males are smaller, more brightly coloured and much slimmer than the females. Males …
Reproduction
Not often bred in aquaria. Egg scatterer. A small breeding tank should be prepared with soft, acidic water (pH 6.0-6.5, dH 0-5). Clumps of java moss or spawnin…
Notes
Not often seen for sale this is a pretty, peaceful little fish that deserves more popularity in the hobby. It is often confused with similar-looking members of…
References
References
No references