
Parosphromenus allani
Parosphromenus allani
Tail patterns are less regular than in tweediei. Females and juveniles should not be identified by color pattern alone.
- Adult length
- Up to 3.5 cm
- Water temperature
- 20–24 °C
- pH
- 4.5–6.2
- Natural habitat
- Native to waters of Sarawak, Borneo.
Needs extremely soft, acidic water.
Social behaviour and territory
Does not form tight schools. Pairs may be used for breeding; groups need caves and visual barriers. Watch nest defenders and subordinate fish.
Diet and feeding
Offer tiny, suitably sized live foods. Dry food is unreliably accepted; confirm the fish actually eat.
Sources
media.eaza.net ↗ 2026-10-23