Pipa parva
Lesser Surinam Toad, Pygmy Pipa
Temperature
22–25°C
pH
5–6
dGH
1–8 ppm
Size
5 cm
Tank
80 L
Pipa parva, while not a fish, but an aquatic amphibian, requires specific conditions to thrive in captivity. Observing them can be fascinating due to their unique appearance, which closely resembles leaf litter, and their unusual reproductive strategy, where eggs develop on the female's back. Being fully aquatic, they need a well-maintained habitat.
Water parameters
Hardness
1–8 ppm
Temperature
22–25°C
pH
5–6
Tank & size
Fish size
5 cm
Tank length
60 cm
Tank volume
80 L
