Pellegrini's Petrocephalus
NamePellegrini's Petrocephalus
Scientific NamePetrocephalus pellegrini
Common NamesPellegrini's Petrocephalus
FamilyMormyridae
OriginAfrica, Congo River Basin
Temperamentcommunity
Dietcarnivore
Care Levelintermediate
Minimum Tank Size (Gallons)30
Max Size (Inches)5
Water TypeFreshwater
Temperature Range (°F)72-80
pH Range6.0-7.5
Compatible SpeciesCongo Tetra, Kribensis Cichlid, Synodontis Catfish, African Butterfly Fish, Other peaceful, similarly sized African community fish
Description
Petrocephalus pellegrini is a small, African freshwater fish from the Mormyridae family, known for its electroreception. It has a sleek, somewhat compressed body and typically reaches about 5 inches in length. These fish are generally peaceful but require pristine water conditions and a well-structured aquarium with plenty of hiding spots.
