Edit Sandelia bainsii
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Name
Scientific name
Sandelia bainsii
Described by
Not recorded
Family
Anabantidae
Common names
Eastern Cape Rocky
Photograph credits
Not recorded
Summary
The Eastern Cape rocky, Sandelia bainsii, is an anabantoid endemic to a handful of river systems in the southeastern Cape, South Africa. Li…
Size and aquarium
Maximum size
325mm, standard length
Aquarium size
Minimum length 180 cm, Minimum depth 60 cm, Minimum height 60 cm, Water movement High: fast-flowing river or riffle
Water
Water conditions
Temperature 18–22°C, pH 6.8–8
Hardness
10–30dGH
Conductivity
Not recorded
Behaviour
Temperament
Species tank only
Social needs
Not recorded
Community suitability
Not for a community
Where it lives
Countries, regions, rivers and lakes
South Africa
Writing
Etymology
Not written yet
Distribution
Endemic to a handful of river systems of the southeastern Cape, South Africa.
Habitat
It's a stream-dwelling, predatory species that tends to be found in quieter marginal zones with rocky substrates, or under large rocks and overhangs. Here it p…
Aquarium size
You're going to need quite a big tank for a group of these. Something in the region of 180 ∗ 60 ∗ 60 cm - ~648 litres would be acceptable.
Maintenance
It really should be kept in a setup dedicated to replicating its natural biotope. This would consist of a sandy substrate, over which are scattered smooth, wat…
Water conditions
Temperature: 18 – 22 °C pH: 6.8 to 8.0 Hardness: 10 to 30°H
Diet
In nature it feeds on smaller fish, aquatic invertebrates and even crabs. Thankfully it seems to adapt well to dead alternatives in captivity. Offer a varied d…
Behaviour and compatibility
Considering its conservation status, it's best kept alone to avoid any possibility of deaths due to disease transfer, aggression or other factors.
Sexual dimorphism
Males are more brightly coloured than females.
Reproduction
May be possible if the species ever becomes available. It's been bred in captivity at the Albany Museum in South Africa. During spawning the male chooses a sit…
Notes
There are only two described species in the genus Sandelia. Both have very limited natural ranges in parts of South Africa, which in itself is odd as they're c…
References
References
No references