Mouth Almighty

Interesting Info

• The mouth almighty is native to Australia, where it is found in the streams and rivers of northern Australia, primarily in Queensland.
• Male fish have a more vivid and colourful appearance than females, especially during the breeding season when they display bright blue-green iridescent scales on their sides and a reddish-orange tail. The females have a more subdued appearance, with silver and pale yellowish-brown scales.
• They are a schooling fish and are most commonly found in groups of six or more.
• Mouth Almighty are omnivores and feed on a variety of small aquatic organisms, including insects, crustaceans, and algae.
• The fish prefer to live in clear water with moderate to high levels of dissolved oxygen.
• Breeding typically occurs during the warmer months of the year when water temperatures rise. The eggs are adhesive and will stick to plants or other objects in the water. After spawning, both the male and female may continue to guard and tend to the eggs. The eggs hatch after 5-7 days, and the fry will become free-swimming a few days later.
• The species has a lifespan of approximately 4 – 5 years.