Species Care
FRESHWATER SOLE
Aserragodes klunzingeri
Keeping Snapshot:
- Difficulty: Intermediate
- Max Growth Size: 10-14 cm
- Temperament: Peaceful.
- Check compatibility with other species here
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Preferred Water Parameters:
- Temperature: 23-27 degrees celsius
- pH Level: 6.8 - 8.0
- General Hardness: Moderate
Range: Patchy distribution across northern Australia, also in southern New Guinea.
Reproduction: Breeding behaviour is unknown for this species.
Feeding: Carnivore, prefers live or frozen (sinking) foods such as Blackworm and Bloodworm. Ensure the Sole get their share of food.
Additional Comments: Australia's several species of freshwater sole all make interesting aquarium subjects. With a highly compressed body and both eyes on the one side of their body, they are perfectly adapted to laying camouflaged on the substrate.
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