Blue Spotted Hill Trout Care Guide
Opsarius bakeri
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Bioload Score
3600
Semi-AggressiveModerateFreshwater
- Max Size
- 15.0 cm / 6.0"
- Temperature
- 20–24°C (68–75°F)
- pH Range
- 6.5 – 7.5
- Min Tank Size
- 113L (30 gal)
- Min Group Size
- 5 fish
- Tank Level
- Bottom
- Origin
- Southeast Asia
- Temperament
- Semi-Aggressive
- Difficulty
- Moderate
- Breeding Difficulty
- Moderate
Diet
Omnivorous, prefers live and frozen foods such as insects, worms, and small crustaceans, but will accept high-quality flake and pellet foods.
Community Compatibility
Suitable for a community tank with other species that prefer similar water conditions and are not too small or timid. Avoid very aggressive fish.
Good to Know
The Blue Spotted Hill Trout is known for its remarkable ability to inhabit fast-flowing waters, thanks to specialized morphological adaptations that allow it to cling to rocks and substrates in strong currents.
Gender Differences
Males may display more vibrant colors and be slightly slimmer than females.
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