Distichodus lusosso
| Common Names: | Long Nosed Distichodus |
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| Family: | Citharinidae |
| Category: | Characins |
| Distribution: | Africa; Congo basin, Angola, Cameroon. |
| Main Ecosystem: | River; River |
| Temperament: | Peaceful; Peacful. |
| Diet: | Herbivore; Herbivore |
| Care: | Feed with vegetables such as lettuce, spinach, watercress, etc. May also accept some vegetable-ba |
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| Potential Size: | Male: 38cm (15") Female: 38cm (15") |
| Water Region: | Middle, Bottom; Middle-Bottom |
| Activity: | Diurnal; Diurnal |
| Gender: | Not possible to determine from external features. |
| Breeding: | Not accomplished in captivity. |
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| Comments: | Will eat aquarium plants. Like all other members of the same Genus, this fish has a notorious reputation as a jumper, and NEEDS to be kept well covered at all times. |
| Main Colours: | Gold, Black |
| Markings: | Striped Vertical |
| Mouth: | Normal |
| Tail: | Forked |
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| Contributors: | Calilasseia |
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