Pseudosphromenus dayi

Scientific name: Pseudosphromenus dayi K?hler, 1908

Pseudosphromenus dayi

Pseudosphromenus dayi is a freshwater fish of the family Osphronemidae that grows to about 55 cm (22 in). It is easy to keep and aggressive, suits community aquariums and needs a tank of at least 75 L (20 US gal), water at 25–28°C (77–82°F) and a pH of 6.5–7.5. Native range: Asia, Kerala, India.

Pseudosphromenus dayi care at a glance

Care level
Easy
Temperament
Aggressive
Community tank
Good
Adult size
55 cm (22 in)
Minimum tank
75 L (20 US gal)
Temperature
25–28°C (77–82°F)
pH
6.5–7.5
Hardness
4–15 dGH (71–268 ppm)
Diet
Omnivore. Accepts flakes, frozen foods and live foods.

Biology

Occurs in lentic environment. Found in ditches and swamps. Eggs shrink to the bottom and were then collected by one or both parents and were embedded among the foam bubbles in the nest.

Source: FishBase, licensed CC BY-NC 4.0.

Species facts

Scientific name
Pseudosphromenus dayi
Family
Osphronemidae (Gouramies)
Order
Perciformes (Perch-like fish)
Class
Actinopterygii (Ray-finned fishes)
Maximum length
7.5
Environment
Freshwater; brackish;; pH range: 6.5 - 7.5; dH range: 4 - 15 pelagic; non-migratory
Climate
Tropical
Distribution
Asia: Kerala, India.
Conservation status (IUCN)
Near Threatened (NT)
Threat to humans
Harmless
Uses
Fisheries: of no interest; aquarium: potential
Resilience
High, minimum population doubling time less than 15 months (Preliminary K or Fecundity.)

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Sources

Taxonomy, distribution and biology data: FishBase (Froese, R. and D. Pauly, eds.), licensed CC BY-NC 4.0. Aquarium care parameters compiled, checked and converted to metric and imperial units by Guppies.za.net.

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