The Reed Fish is a snake-like species that is consistently popular with many oddball enthusiasts. These elongated fish are known from slow flowing rivers and even standing waters with relatively low oxygen content, where they live amongst labyrinthine reedy habitats. In addition to moving snake-wise over the substrate, they can also side-wind through the water column at a fairly rapid pace. As a nocturnal species, Reed Fish are most active during the night when they will spend time searching for and feeding on crustaceans, insects, and worms.
Synonyms | Calamoichthys calabaricus, Erpetoichthys robbianus, Herpetoichthys calabaricus. |
Distribution | West Africa: Angola, Benin, Cameroon, Congo, Democratic Republic of Congo, Equatorial Guinea, and Nigeria. |
Maximum Size | 50cm (20") |
Temperature | 22-28°C |
Water Parameters | Neutral to moderately hard, alkaline conditions preferred. pH: 6.8-8.0, dH: up to 20 deg. Has been known to inhabit brackish waters. |
Compatibility | Community with no small fish |
Sexual Dimorphism | When in breeding condition, the anal fin of the male thickens and becomes more muscular. The base of the anal fin is also slightly longer in males than it is in females. |
African Reedfish 25cm
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