Marosatherina ladigesi

Males have elongated dorsal and anal fins and a black area on the first dorsal fin. The proportion of black varies among individuals.

Adult length

Up to 8 cm (standard length, without the tail fin)

Water temperature

22–28 °C

pH

7–8

Hardness

9–19 dGH

Natural habitat

Native to waters of the Bantimurung area in South Sulawesi, Indonesia.

Interpret appearance alongside stated sex, life stage and provenance. Collection-site water readings and one-off breeding conditions cannot be treated as routine care ranges.