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Elassoma evergladei Data Deficient

Everglades Pygmy Sunfish

Stats

Family

Elassomatidae

Genus

Elassoma

Size

2.64 cm

About an inch

Temperament

Species-only

Diet

Insectivore

Tank Size

10.00 L

Temperature

20.0 C - 28.0 C

Parameters

PH 6.0 - 7.5
70° -86° F

Level

Bottom

Other Information

Breeding

Spawning Method

Egg-scatterer

25% - 50% slightly warmer water change and the dad will protect the eggs for a little time after hatching and then they leave.

Spawn Size

6 fry

Breeding Season or Trigger

Spring and summer

Fry Care

Feed micro worms or have a really built up “mulm” layer and algae growth.

Locations

Photos

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Male on the left, female on the right Image Credit: IG @krystian.trombas

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