Baby Whale

 

Family Name: Mormyridae

Scientific Name: Marcusenius Brachyistius

Origin: Western Africa

Maximum Adult Size: Around 3 Inches

Temperament: Peaceful

Time Active: Nocturnal

Ideal P.H: 6.5 - 7.5

Ideal Temp: 23°c - 27°c

Ideal Salinity: Freshwater

Diet: Carnivore. Mainly Live Foods But May Take Frozen Foods As Well.

Tank Region: Middle/Bottom Dweller

Gender Differences: Indistinguishable

Breeding: No Known Cases

Lifespan: Unknown

Ideal Tankmates: Peaceful Species

Notes: Baby Whales use electric pulses to navigate and communicate with each other. Although carnivorous, Baby Whales are peaceful enough to be placed with other peaceful fish, even smaller ones. Being noctural they should be provided with plenty of hiding places to sleep during the day. Sand or fine gravel is also recommended.