Onebanded neolebias - Neolebias unifasciatus

Scientific name: Neolebias unifasciatus

Common name: Onebanded neolebias

Family: Distichodontidae

Usual size in fish tanks: 4 - 5 cm (1.57 - 1.97 inch)

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Recommended pH range for the species: 6 - 7.1

Recommended water hardness (dGH): 1 - 9°N (17.86 - 160.71ppm)

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Recommended temperature: 23 - 28 °C (73.4 - 82.4°F)

The way how these fish reproduce: Spawning

Where the species comes from: Africa

Temperament to its own species: peaceful

Temperament toward other fish species: peaceful

Usual place in the tank: Middle levels

Food and feeding

Onebanded neolebias has a small mouth with small teeth so bear this in mind when offering food. They will accept a quality flake or small granules but the bulk of their diet should consist of live or frozen foods. Daphnia, brine shrimp and micro worms are ideal.

Origin

Africa; Onebanded neolebias’ are found in the waterways of Zambia.

Sexing

Males are slightly smaller than the females and display a brighter colouration.

Breeding

There are no reported cases of these breeding in the aquarium but in the wild it is believed that they are egg scatterers.

Lifespan

The expected life span for Neolebias unifasciatus is 3-5 years.

Short description

Neolebias unifasciatus are on the endangered species list and very rarely seen in the aquatic stores. They are an extremely shy species so should be kept in small groups of at least 8 specimens to help them settle in the tank quicker. The addition of floating plants will help to create shady areas but any other décor in the tank is optional.

Pictures

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