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Name
Scientific name
Neolebias trilineatus
Described by
Not recorded
Family
Citharinidae
Common names
Three-lined Neolebias
Photograph credits
All 3 credited
Summary
The three-lined neolebias, Neolebias trilineatus, is a small distichodontid from the Democratic Republic of Congo. A very shy shoaling fish…
Size and aquarium
Maximum size
35mm, standard length
Aquarium size
Minimum length 45 cm, Minimum depth 30 cm, Minimum height 30 cm
Water
Water conditions
Temperature 23–26°C, pH 6–7.2
Hardness
3–15dGH
Conductivity
Not recorded
Behaviour
Temperament
Not recorded
Social needs
Not recorded
Community suitability
Not recorded
Where it lives
Countries, regions, rivers and lakes
Central African Republic, DR Congo
Writing
Etymology
Not written yet
Distribution
Democratic Republic of Congo.
Habitat
Democratic Republic of Congo.
Aquarium size
45 ∗ 30 ∗ 30 cm - ~41 litres.
Maintenance
The aquarium should be densely planted, preferably with some floating vegetation as cover as this species does not like bright lighting. A dark substrate is al…
Water conditions
Temperature: 23 – 26 °C pH: 6.0-7.2 Hardness: 3-15 dH
Diet
Will accept dried food but much prefers live or frozen varieties and will display its best colouration on this type of diet.
Behaviour and compatibility
A very shy shoaling fish that will not do well with boisterous or competitive tankmates. Can be maintained with small, peaceful species but even then will not …
Sexual dimorphism
Males are slightly smaller than females and are much more colourful, especially when inbreeding condition.
Reproduction
Rarely achieved in aquaria and little information is available. Egg-scatterer. The fish should be conditioned using live and frozen foods and a the best colour…
Notes
This species is rarely seen in the trade but makes a superb addition to the smaller community tank. Often appears quite bland in dealer's tanks but, in the cor…
References
References
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