Indian Leaf Fish / Malabar Leaf Fish/ Pristolepis marginata in Planet Earth Aquarium Mysore

Indian Leafish is endemic to the Western Ghats of the Kerala region of India.. Its scientific name is Pristolepis marginata. Inhabits clear and rapid streams.It is about 15 cms in size.It is a ray-finned fish. It’s maintenance requires an aquarium with a decent flow rate, decorated with a sandy substrate, smooth rocks and driftwood roots would simulate the natural habitat of P. marginata . Generally a carnivorous species but will also take nuts and seeds in nature. In the aquarium it is quite an unfussy feeder, accepting most dried, frozen and live foods. This fish will probably swallow any tankmate small enough to be seen as food. It can also be a little on the belligerent side, so it’s best mixed with similarly-sized or larger species that appreciate flowing water.

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