Our Guide To Keeping Burmese Dwarf Stickleback

1. About Fish Species:

   • Scientific name: Indostomus paradoxus
   • Common name: Burmese Dwarf Stickleback
   • Family: Gasterosteidae
   • Origin: Burma
   • Adult length: 3.5 cm
   • Lifespan: 2-3 years

2. Tank Setup:

   • Burmese Dwarf Sticklebacks require a tank with plenty of hiding places such as caves, plants, and driftwood.
   • They prefer a well-oxygenated tank with gentle water flow.

3. Water Parameters:

   • Maintain water conditions with a pH range of 6.5 to 7.5.
   • Water temperature should be kept between 18 to 24°C (64 to 75°F).

4. Filtration and Water Flow:

   • Use a gentle filtration system to avoid strong currents that may stress the fish.

5. Diet:

   • Offer a varied diet including small live or frozen foods such as daphnia, brine shrimp, and bloodworms.
   • They also accept high-quality flake or pellet food.

6. Tank mates:

   • Burmese Dwarf Sticklebacks are territorial and should be kept in a species-only tank or with other small, peaceful fish.

7. Behavior and Compatibility:

   • They exhibit interesting territorial behavior, especially during breeding.
   • Avoid keeping them with aggressive or larger fish that may intimidate them.