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| Butis
butis |
| Bony Snouted
Gudgeon |
| Temp (°F) |
pH |
dGH |
Adult Size |
Primary Diet |
Swimming Zone |
| 72-82 |
7.0-7.8 |
18 |
6" |
Carnivore |
Bottom |
| Origin |
Indo Pacific Regions. The fish occur in Salt,
brackish and freshwater. |
| Social Behaviour |
Territorial and predatory at night. |
| Remarks |
Feed live foods, will prey on small fish.
The
fish often swims belly up as if playing dead.
Best kept in a species
tank.
Although found in fresh water, specimens can be difficult to
acclimatise. therefore a 1-2% salt water concentration is
preferred. |
 Photo Credit : ©Steve
Cuthbertson |
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I spent 9 dollars (US)
on my Butis and I have to say it has been the best investment I've made
so far on fish. Although he ate 10 fancy fish (wish I thought were to big to
fit in his mouth), he is my favorite. For some reason he only goes after gold
goldfish. He refused to eat a white one I gave him. When he is hungry he comes
to the top of the tank and waits for me to throw something in. He lets me touch
him, although he tried already to eat my finger. Today I fed him by holding a
goldfish in my hand, and I guess he likes it!!!
Frank, Milwaukee,
USA. |
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