Chaetobranchus semifasciatus
Introduction
Chaetobranchus semifasciatus is a large sized fish with a standard length of 8" and total length of 10.5".
Taxonomy
Chaetobranchus semifasciatus was was first described by Steindachner in 1875, and has been placed in genus Chaetobranchus.
Distribution & Habitat
Chaetobranchus semifasciatus is found in South America: Amazon River basin, along the Amazons River from Abating to Bids, Brazil.
Feeding
Chaetobranchopsis semifasciatus is vegetarian in nature and should be fed accordingly.
Keeping in Aquarium
Tank Size:
Not much information is available on its being kept in aquariums. However as it is a large fish a tank of about 500 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
Males are larger than females, attaining maturity between 17 and 22 cm. Reproduction takes place during the rainy season.
Species Snapshot
Species Card
| Particulars | Details |
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| Scientific Name | Chaetobranchus semifasciatus |
| Common Name | Chaetobranchus semifasciatus |
| Genus | Chaetobranchus |
| Subfamily | Astronotinae |
| Geographical Origin | Amazon River basin, along the Amazon-Solimões River from Tabatinga to Óbidos, Brazil |
| Diet | vegetarian |
| Gender Differences | Mono morphic |
| Breeding | Substrate Spawner |
| Temperament | Peaceful |
| Con Specific Temperament | Mildly Aggressive |
| Water hardness | Soft, ph range: 6-7, dh Range: 1-15 |
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Morphometric Data
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