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Distichodus lusosso

Lobster Fish, Large Scale Fish
Temperature
22–26°C
pH
7.5–7.5
dGH
2–20 ppm
Size
30 cm
Tank
300 L
The Distichodus lusosso is a large, robust fish requiring substantial space to thrive. They have an herbivorous diet, feeding primarily on plant matter, so maintaining vegetation in the tank is essential. Due to their size and activity level, careful consideration should be given to tankmates, avoiding smaller species that can become targets of aggression.

Water parameters

Hardness
2–20 ppm
Temperature
22–26°C
pH
7.5–7.5

Tank & size

Fish size
30 cm
Tank length
120 cm
Tank volume
300 L

Distribution

Cameroon.