Enneacanthus gloriosus
| Common Names: | Blue Spotted Sunfish |
| Synonyms: | Bryttus gloriosus |
| Family: | Centrarchidae |
| Category: | OthersFW |
| Distribution: | America - North; Eastern USA. |
| Main Ecosystem: | River; River |
| Temperament: | Schooling; Peaceful and schooling, but territorial during spawning. |
| Diet: | Ominvore; Ominvore |
| Care: | Feed with flakes and frozen worms. A densly planted tank is beneficial. Sand or very fine gravel is essential as the Blue Spotted Sunfish will bury itself into the substrate at times. A heated tank is not required. |
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| Potential Size: | Male: 10cm (3.9") Female: 10cm (3.9") |
| Water Region: | All; All |
| Activity: | Diurnal; Diurnal |
| Gender: | Mature males have longer dorsal and anal fins. |
| Breeding: | A reduction in water level and temperature often induces spawning. Plants are essential for breeding. The male will dig a pit near the plants and the female will push the eggs towards the leaves. The male will guard the brood. |
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| Comments: | Susceptible to fungus if correct water values are not maintained. |
| Main Colours: | Brown, Blue, Black |
| Markings: | Not Specified |
| Mouth: | Normal |
| Tail: | Convex |
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| Submitted By: | Adam |
| Contributors: | Natalie |
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