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Long Nosed Distichodus
Geographical DistributionIt is found in Bayari-sea, Lusosso, Angola, middle and upper Zaire and all through the Congo basin in Africa. Size- Around 38 cms or 15 inches. Family- Citharinidae.
Tank Set UpThe large size of these fish demands a huge aquarium. Young ones can be easily kept in a tank containing 50 gallons of water but the matured ones need at least 55 gallons of water in their tank. It is necessary to stock driftwood branches and smooth rocks in the tank. As a substrate sand and gravel can be used. Use plant species like Bolbitis or Anubias If you want to add some plants to the tank. This fish jumps excellently, so there must be a heavy and tight cover on the tank. Water flow in tank must be mild. Minimum tank size should be measuring at least 60 inches*18inches*18inches or 150 cms*45cms*45cms. Feeding Long-nosed DistichodusIts diet should include vegetable matter and should be regularly fed lettuce. It also eats flakes, small pellets, fresh or frozen foods. Ghost Shrimp, larger shrimp and worms like angle worms are also eaten by it. CompatibilityIts compatibility is unpredictable to some extent. Some of them remain peaceful with tank mates of same size whereas others may become very malicious as they grow mature. So, it is prudent, not to take such a risk. You can deal with this potential aggression by keeping it in a group, if enough space is available. Cyprinids, catfish, bichirs, Loricariids and large characins can make tank mates of Long-nosed Distichodus in a huge tank. Maximum species of this fish are sold by the scientific name they own. They are usually bought by superior hobbyists as these fish are expensive. Long-nosed Distichodus resembles other species but can be differentiated by the longer snout they have. The above account must have helped you about the care and other details of Long-nosed Distichodus, so its time now, go, get your fish and have it as your dear pet. |
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Long-nosed Distichodus is also known as Longsnout Distichodus. It was first described by Schilthuis in 1891. This fish is elongated. Its body has golden orange colour with black or dark blue strips. Its fins have a ting of red color and fins are forked. Its appearance is similar to its other species like the Sixbar Distichodus etc. More about this fish is described in the following lines.