Species Care

WESTERN PYGMY PERCH

Edelia vittata

Keeping Snapshot:
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  • Temperature: 7-24 degrees celsius
  • pH Level: 6.0 - 7.8
  • General Hardness: Moderate

Range: South-west Western Australia

Reproduction: Scatters eggs amongst aquatic plants, spawns in spring.

Feeding: Carnivore, prefers small live or frozen foods, will also eat dry foods.

Additional Comments: Excellent fish for mosquito control in frog ponds in temperate regions. Becomes very colourful during breeding season (late winter and spring). Also a very good fish for unheated tanks.

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