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AI illustration of Parosphromenus anjunganensis, complete left-facing side view

Parosphromenus anjunganensis

Parosphromenus anjunganensis

The unpaired fins lack the bands seen in opallios, and the tail lacks the conspicuous black eyespot of barbarae.

Adult length
Up to 2.6 cm (standard length, without the tail fin)
Water temperature
20–24 °C
Natural habitat
Native to waters around Anjungan, Borneo.

Needs extremely soft, acidic water.

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Social behaviour and territory

Does not form tight schools. Pairs may be kept for breeding; groups need caves and visual barriers. Watch nest defence 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

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