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Name
Scientific name
Parosphromenus alfredi
Described by
Authority Kottelat & Ng, Year 2005
Family
Osphronemidae
Common names
Not recorded
Photograph credits
All 6 credited
Summary
Parosphromenus alfredi is a liquorice gourami endemic to a small part of eastern Johor, Peninsular Malaysia, around Kota Tinggi, Mawai and …
Size and aquarium
Maximum size
26mm, standard length
Aquarium size
Minimum length 40 cm, Minimum depth 20 cm
Water
Water conditions
Temperature 22–28°C, pH 3–6.5
Hardness
1–4dGH
Conductivity
Not recorded
Behaviour
Temperament
Species tank only
Social needs
A pair
Community suitability
Not for a community
Where it lives
Countries, regions, rivers and lakes
Malaysia
Writing
Etymology
Parosphromenus: from the Latin para, meaning 'beside', and the generic name Osphromenus. alfredi: named for former director of the National Museum of Singapore…
Distribution
Type locality is 'Kota Tinggi, Mawai-Desaru road, Johor, Peninsula Malaysia' and this species is endemic to a small portion of eastern Johor state, Peninsular …
Habitat
A stenotypic inhabitant of peat swamp forests and associated blackwater streams. In unaltered habitats the dense canopy of branches above means very little lig…
Aquarium size
An aquarium with base dimensions of 40 ∗ 20 cm or equivalent is sufficient for a pair.
Maintenance
Can be maintained in a fully-decorated aquarium although many breeders prefer not to use a substrate for ease of maintenance. Driftwood roots and branches can …
Water conditions
Temperature: 22 – 28 °C; values towards the lower end of this range are best for general care while temporarily raising the temperature can help induce spawnin…
Diet
This species is chiefly a micropredator feeding on tiny aquatic invertebrates, therefore in the aquarium it must be offered a variety of small live foods such …
Behaviour and compatibility
Not recommended for the general community aquarium for reasons already touched upon. It's care requirements, disposition, and especially conservation status di…
Sexual dimorphism
In males the dorsal, anal and caudal fins have a black subdistal band bordered on either side by bluish iridescent bands, with the inner one sometimes appearin…
Reproduction
Normally spawns in small caves or among leaf litter and forms temporary pair bonds with the male solely responsible for egg and brood-care. Parosphromenus spp.…
Notes
This species is not available in the aquarium hobby on a commercial basis but has been collected and distributed by private aquarists on numerous occasions, bo…
References
References
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