African Striped Darter
NameAfrican Striped Darter
Scientific NameNannocharax fasciatus
Common NamesAfrican Striped Darter, Banded Darter, Striped Darter
FamilyDistichodontidae
OriginWest Africa, Niger River Basin, Volta River Basin
Temperamentpeaceful
Dietcarnivore
Care Levelintermediate
Minimum Tank Size (Gallons)20
Max Size (Inches)4
Water TypeFreshwater
Temperature Range (°F)72-79
pH Range6.0-7.5
Compatible SpeciesSmall African Tetras, Peaceful Dwarf Cichlids, Synodontis Catfish, Kribensis Cichlid, Other peaceful, similarly sized African characins
Description
The African Striped Darter is a slender, torpedo-shaped fish characterized by its yellowish body adorned with distinct dark vertical bars. This shy, bottom-dwelling species thrives in well-oxygenated aquariums with ample hiding places and prefers a diet of small live or frozen invertebrates.
