gonefishin said:
african butterfly cichlid, the topwater guy. I will try to be more specific in the future. Is it really uspide down? I thought it seemed upsidedown but that it just LOOKED that way. I really like it. How do I find out if "it" is "him" or "her"?
No I was just trying to make sure of what is was. I don't think its upside down but just looks that way. I think you have a butterfly fish,Pantodon buchholzi.
" The Butterflyfish is a carnivorous surface-dwelling fish. The mouth is wide and up-turned, and the pectoral fins are large and wing-like. Body coloring is a marbled brown and beige.
The tank need not be large, but Butterflyfishes are nervous fish and need floating plants to help them feel secure. A strong current is not needed, but a tight fitting lid is, as these fish are excellent jumpers. Provide good filtration.
These fish are carnivorous predators that need a meaty diet. Chopped beefheart is accepted, as are prepared foods such as flakes and pellets. Floating foods are best, as this fish's moutn is designed to snatch food from above, and may not venture to the lower parts of the tank, or even see for that has sunken to the bottom. Do not keep them with fishes small enough to fit into their large mouths.
An acidic pH with soft, well-filtered water is required.
When the fish spawns, the female will lay up to 200 eggs which float on the surface. Hatching takes less than two days and the fry are difficult to feed and raise. Food must float right in front of the fry in order for them to eat. " AC Species Profile
sound like your guy???
. It's only about 2" and i'm suprised he hasn't been picked on yet.
