Species Care
CRAZYFISH (BUTIS)
Butis butis
Keeping Snapshot:
- Difficulty: Intermediate
- Max Growth Size: 13 cm
- Temperament: Mostly peaceful, will eat small fish.
- Check compatibility with other species here
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Preferred Water Parameters:
- Temperature: 20-27 degrees celsius
- pH Level: 7.0 - 8.2
- General Hardness: Moderate - Hard
Range: Northern Australia and the Indo-Pacific region.
Reproduction: Eggs laid on a firm surface and guarded by male until they hatch. The fry are very small and require saltwater plankton to survive.
Feeding: Carnivore, prefers live or frozen foods.
Additional Comments: Called the Crazy Fish because it often swims upside down or at some weird angle. Also called Crimson-tipped Gudgeon (adults develop red edged fins.) Being commonly found in the lower reaches of rivers and in estuaries, Crazy Fish benefit from additional salt in their tank (eg 5-10% seawater).
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