Practical Fishkeeping

NEON BLUE SUNDADANIO

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■ Scientific name: Sundadanio axelrodi

■ Pronunciat­ion: Sun-da-dan-ee-oh axe-ell-rod-eye

■ Size: To 2.3cm

■ Origin: Bintan Island, Sumatra

■ Habitat: Peat swamps and slow blackwater streams

■ Tank size: 40x20x20cm

■ Water requiremen­ts: Very soft, very acidic water; 4.0-6.5pH, 0-4°H

■ Temperatur­e: 24-26°C

■ Temperamen­t: Peaceful, active, a little

nervous

■ Feeding: Tiny flakes and live foods, including Cyclops, micro worm and freshly hatched Brine shrimp

■ Availabili­ty and cost: Hard to find and may require a specialist retailer. Can be identified in part by bold blue colours and a red anal fin. Expect to pay upwards of

£3.50 per fish when available

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