Leiopotherapon unicolor

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Spangled Jewel Perch
Spangled Jewel Perch
Species	Leiopotherapon unicolor
Difficulty	Easy
Min. Tank Size
Size	12.205 in 25-31 cm (9.8-12.2")
pH	4.0 - 8.6
Temp.	288.15 K 59 °F 518.67 °R 303.15 K 86 °F 545.67 °R15 -30 °C (59-86°F)
Water Hardness	6-20
Stocking Ratio	1:1 M:F
Availability	Uncommon
Diet	Omnivore Pellet Foods Flake Foods Live Foods Other (See article)
Life Span	1-5 years

[edit] Alternative names

Spangled Perch, Spangled Jewel Perch, Bobby Perch, Bobby Cod, Trout Perch

[edit] Sexing

Not identifiable except during breeding season. The sexes can then be distinguished by the papilla in the females being large and obvious, but less so in the males.

[edit] Tank compatibility

Aggressive, needs a large tank but not suitable for a community.

[edit] Diet

Not a fussy eater, will eat insects, crustaceans, mollusks and plant matter.

[edit] Feeding regime

Twice a day.

[edit] Environment Specifics

A very hardy fish, lives in streams and lakes across Australia, varying in salinity from freshwater through to seawater. Can be found washed into temporary pieces of water (wheel rutts etc.) after heavy rains.

[edit] Behaviour

Shoals in large numbers in the wild after rains. In an aquarium environment it exhibits aggressive behaviour towards all fish and is also easily startled, so make sure your tank has a tight-fitting lid.

[edit] Identification

Pale iridescent base colour speckled with pale brown spots.

[edit] Pictures

[edit] External links

• Native Fish
• Fishbase