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Parosphromenus harveyi

Parosphromenus harveyi

Usually lacks red areas, but can still be confused with some locality forms in the bintan complex.

Adult length
Up to 4 cm
Water temperature
22–28 °C
Natural habitat
Inhabits peat swamp forest.

Needs very soft, acidic water.

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Social behaviour and territory

Does not form tight schools. Pairs can be used for breeding; groups need caves and cover. Watch nest guarding 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

www.fishbase.se ↗ 2026-10-25

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