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Origin: Sumatra

Etymology: Unknown.

Synonyms:None, often mixups with Pangio kuhlii kuhli have occurred.

First European import:Germany,1909

Description: See pictures.

Care: These fish can be kept single, or with a few fish combined, but then larger tanks are required with lots of hideouts. Pangio kuhlii sumatranus is a night active fish, that is seldom visible during the day. They are best kept in tanks with a sandy soil, or even better, a peat layer on the bottom. Not too much light, lots of driftwood, and soft, slightly acidic to acidic water. The fish require higher temperatures, above 25 degrees.

Temperature:25-30 degrees.

Feeding: Omnivorous, all food is taken. Fish eggs are relished!

Size: Up to 12 cm

pH: 5.0-6.5

Breeding: Has been bred occasionally, although no detailed breeding reports are available. The fish will spawn near the surface, and the green eggs will stick to the roots of floating plants.

Sexual dimorphism: Unknown

Prices:2-3€

Additional:

Picture references: All 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)