MALE Aphyosemion louessense, image by Paul Barrow

Aphyosemion louessense    (Pellegrin, 1931)
Synonyms:  Haplochilus lujae louessensis
Common Name: none
Family: Nothobranchiidae
Continent: Africa
Distribution: Congo & Gabon.
Habitat: freshwater rivers & streams
Food:  live, or frozen
Water Temperature:  18-25°C
Water Chemistry:  pH 6.0-7.0
FBAS Size:    Males [35mm]    Females [30mm]
FBAS Class: F
Temperament:  aggressive; keep in pair or trios (two females)
Aquarium Size:  25cm or longer
Gender Differences: males bigger and more colourful; females are brown, occasionally with coloured spots
Breeding:  breed readily in aquaria; they are non-annuals and lay eggs in plants
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