Brown Spike-tailed paradisefish
Pseudosphromenus dayi
Neptune’s rating:
47- AffordabilityModerate
- Aggression LevelSemi-aggressive
- Breeding AggressionSlightly More Aggressive
- DifficultyChallenging
- HardinessResilient
- Length8.0 - 10.0 cm
- Liters per Fish10 L
- Maintenance LevelModerate Maintenance
- pH6.0 - 7.0
- PopularityUncommon
- RarityRare
- Minimum School Size6
- Tank HabitatSurface Dweller, Mid-tank Dweller, Bottom Dweller
- Temperature24.0 - 28.0 °C
- Territorial BehaviourHighly Territorial
Please note: These values are based on the average of various confirmed sources.
More about Brown Spike-tailed paradisefish
The Brown Spike-tailed paradisefish is a lesser-known species in the aquarium hobby, characterized by its unique spiked tail and predominantly brown coloration with possible hints of iridescence depending on lighting and conditions. Native to freshwater habitats in Asia, this fish presents a streamlined body that's adapted to its environment. Despite its intriguing appearance, it hasn't gained significant popularity among aquarists.