保護狀況
無危（IUCN 3.1）
科學分類
界： 動物界 Animalia
門： 脊索動物門 Chordata
綱： 輻鰭魚綱 Actinopterygii
目： 鱸形目 Perciformes
亞目： 隆頭魚亞目 Labroidei
科： 慈鯛科 Cichlidae
屬： 始麗魚屬 Archocentrus
魚缸200升
8-25°dG
26-30℃
尺寸10-13厘米
平均壽命4年
The Archocentrus spinosissimus is a fish in couples that naturally resides near the bottom. This is a species rather quiet temperament.
The Archocentrus spinosissimus is a fish that can become aggressive on some occasions. He does not like the presence of other species "temperamental" in its territory.
However, it is peaceful with non territorial fish, except during the breeding season. Indeed, it becomes more aggressive in this opportunity and rigorously protect its eggs and fry.
Naturally, he tends to dig the sand and transform his environment to mark its territory.
The Archocentrus spinosissimus is a rather hardy fish that can live in water with a temperature between 26 ° C and 30 ° C to a pH ranging from 7.5 to 8.0. The conductivity of the water may range from 500μS / cm-1 and 800μS / cm-1. The Archocentrus spinosissimus is tolerant with regard to water setting. However, it is advisable to try to get closer to its living conditions in the natural environment to make it more longevity.
In a context of community tank, should be maintained in a minimum volume of 200 liters.
The Archocentrus spinosissimus character is a fish that rarely leave its territory. It is not very aggressive towards its neighbors, even territorial. However, we must not neglect its needs a space and therefore well adapted to enable it to mark territory. It should not coexist with territorial fish large or too aggressive to prevent it from being dominated or injured.
It can live properly with peaceful territorial species larger or with neighbors of similar behavior, provided the aquarium volume allows. The floor area is key to ensure its successful breeding. It is important not to get two territorial species occupying the same living area in too small aquarium. During the breeding season, he will not hesitate to defend its territory virulence, behavior that can weaken usually shy fish.
The species prefers a particular environment rich in vegetation. Adding plants offer many hiding him that will mitigate its possible stress. This fish is unique in its territory dig in the sand. Therefore, it is likely to uproot the plants and change the decor of the aquarium.
