Edit Sandelia capensis
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Name
Scientific name
Sandelia capensis
Described by
Not recorded
Family
Anabantidae
Common names
Cape kurper
Photograph credits
Not recorded
Summary
The Cape kurper, Sandelia capensis, is an anabantoid endemic to the Cape Province, South Africa, found in the middle to lower reaches of ma…
Size and aquarium
Maximum size
215mm, standard length
Aquarium size
Minimum length 120 cm, Minimum depth 45 cm, Minimum height 45 cm
Water
Water conditions
Temperature 18–22°C, pH 6.5–7.2
Hardness
5–15dGH
Conductivity
Not recorded
Behaviour
Temperament
Not recorded
Social needs
Not recorded
Community suitability
Not recorded
Where it lives
Countries, regions, rivers and lakes
South Africa
Writing
Etymology
Not written yet
Distribution
Endemic to the Cape Province, South Africa. It's quite widely distributed and can be found in the middle to lower reaches of many rivers.
Habitat
Inhabits various biotopes from rocky, flowing streams to more sluggish, heavily-vegetated waters. Apparently it prefers quieter marginal areas, where it shelte…
Aquarium size
A 120 ∗ 45 ∗ 45 cm - ~243 litres tank should be the minimum size considered.
Maintenance
A heavily-furnished setup is recommended. A well planted tank with some twisted roots, branches and a layer of floating vegetation would work very well. Altern…
Water conditions
Temperature: 18 – 22 °C pH: 6.5 to 7.2 Hardness: 5 to 15°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
Keep alone to avoid any possibility of disease transfer or death of these fish due to aggression from tankmates.
Sexual dimorphism
The male is the more colourful sex.
Reproduction
Certainly 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 …
Notes
There are only two described species in the genus Sandelia. Both have limited natural ranges in parts of South Africa, which in itself is odd as they're comple…
References
References
No references