Bussing's Roeboides
NameBussing's Roeboides
Scientific NameRoeboides bussingi
Common NamesBussing's Roeboides
FamilyCharacidae
OriginCentral America, Costa Rica, Panama
Temperamentsemi-aggressive
Dietcarnivore
Care Levelintermediate
Minimum Tank Size (Gallons)55
Max Size (Inches)6
Water TypeFreshwater
Temperature Range (°F)75-82
pH Range6.0-7.5
Compatible SpeciesLarger robust characins, Medium to large cichlids, Larger catfish (e.g., Plecos, Synodontis)
Description
Roeboides bussingi is a predatory characin native to Central America, characterized by its silvery body and a specialized mouth adapted for a lepidophagous (scale-eating) diet. This semi-aggressive species requires a spacious freshwater aquarium and careful selection of robust tankmates. It is known to nip fins of smaller or slower fish.
