Chaetobranchopsis orbicularis

Introduction

Chaetobranchopsis orbicularis is a medium sized fish with a standard length of 5 " and total length of 8 ".

Taxonomy

Chaetobranchopsis orbicularis was first described by Steindachner in 1875, and is placed in Genus Chaetobranchopsis .

Description

Not much information is available about this fish, it is most probably a filter feeder.

Distribution & Habitat

It is found in South America: Amazon River basin, along the Amazon River from the mouth or the Negro River to Marajó Island, and in Amapá, Brazil.

Sexual Dimorphism

They are mono morphic in nature, i.e male and female are alike

Feeding

Chaetobranchopsis orbicularis has long dense branchiospines suggest microphagous and planktophagous feeding, possibly including small crustaceans. It possesses weak teeth, indicating that it is not a predator. This makes feeding a bit of problem.

Keeping in Aquarium

Tank Size:

Not much information is available on its being kept in aquariums.
However as it is a medium sized fish a tank of about 400 lit can be used.

Tank Mates:

Although it is peaceful fish with mild aggression towards its own species, it should be kept in a species only tank due to its unique diet habits.

Breeding

They lay eggs on substrate, however not much information is available on its breeding.