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Acanthophthalmus pangia, Hamilton, 1822

Origin:India and Burma

Etymology: unk

Synonyms: Cobitis pangia, Pangia cinnamoena

First European import: Unk

Description:See picture, the fish are very similar to Pangio kuhlii in body shape, but are colored plain brown.

Care: A well shaded environment and a soft soil are necessary for the fish's well-being, although the fish will hardly ever be visibe in such a setup. Acanthophthalmus pangia is mostly active during the evening and the night, when they will start to forage for food. Not much is known about these fish, other than that they are not very suitable for the average community tank. A 60 cm species tank with a peat layer, no or a litlle current, and large amounts of wood and plants(Anubias nana, javafern) could be an interesting study-object.

Temperature:23-25 degrees

Feeding: Omnivorous, small worms and insect larvae, flake food, even dead plant matter and oatmeal is accepted.

Size: 6 cm, possibly larger

pH: 6.0-7.0

Breeding: Unknown, if the fish have ever spawned in aquaria it probably went unnoticed, since Acanthophthalmus pangia is an avid egg-eater similar to it's cousin.

Sexual dimorphism: Unknown

Prices:2-3€

Additional: Interesting fish to keep and breed since it has never been bred. Seldom available.

Picture references:Pictures: E. Naus

References:Baensch, H. A., Riehl, R.(1982): Aquarien Atlas I. Mergus Verlag, Melle, Germany.(click on the link to buy this book)