Ricardo in PR
Aphyosemion striatum, male, in one of my aquariums.
This stunningly beautiful fish is a true challenge to photograph due to its alert nature. I guess given its brilliant colors he is a predator magnet. He is about two inches long and hails from rivers in certain parts of Ecuatorial Guinea and Gabon. It is not difficult to keep but requires good care and varied and nutritious food to keep at its best. The female is a drab muddy color hardly distinct in appearance from a female guppy. The reproductive strategy of this fish is truly remarkable and I invite you to read more about this interesting fish. Unfortunately some members of this amazing group of fish face extinction due to habitat degradation.
Aphyosemion striatum, male, in one of my aquariums.
This stunningly beautiful fish is a true challenge to photograph due to its alert nature. I guess given its brilliant colors he is a predator magnet. He is about two inches long and hails from rivers in certain parts of Ecuatorial Guinea and Gabon. It is not difficult to keep but requires good care and varied and nutritious food to keep at its best. The female is a drab muddy color hardly distinct in appearance from a female guppy. The reproductive strategy of this fish is truly remarkable and I invite you to read more about this interesting fish. Unfortunately some members of this amazing group of fish face extinction due to habitat degradation.