Enneacanthus gloriosus
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Common Names:
| Blue Spotted Sunfish |
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Synonyms:
| Bryttus gloriosus |
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Category:
| Other_Freshwater_Species |
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Distribution:
| America North; Eastern USA. |
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Main Ecosystem:
| River; River |
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Temperament:
| Schooling; Peaceful and schooling, but territorial during spawning.
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Care:
| Feed with flakes and frozen worms. A densly planted tank is beneficial. Sand or very fine gravel is essential as the Blue Spotted Sunfish will bury itself into the substrate at times. A heated tank is not required.
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Potential Size:
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Male: 10cm
(3.9")
Female: 10cm
(3.9")
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Activity:
| Diurnal; Diurnal |
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Gender:
| Mature males have longer dorsal and anal fins.
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Breeding:
| A reduction in water level and temperature often induces spawning. Plants are essential for breeding. The male will dig a pit near the plants and the female will push the eggs towards the leaves. The male will guard the brood.
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Comments:
| Susceptible to fungus if correct water values are not maintained.
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Main Colours:
| Brown,
Blue,
Black |
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