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| Family: |
CHARACIDAE |
| Species: |
Anostomus anostomus |
| Common Name: |
Anostomus |
| Size: |
Up to 7 inches (18 cm) |
| Habitat: |
SOUTH AMERICA: Amazon and Orinoco River Basins. |
| Min Tank Size: |
30 gallon. |
| Diet: |
Omnivorous: Prefers algae and plant matter will
accept Flakes, Frozen and live foods. |
| Behavior: |
Peaceful, Keep singularly or more than 6 due to
inter-species aggression. |
| Water: |
73 -82°F (23– 28°;C) Soft to medium hard, dh range
2-18, pH : 5.8 - 7.5 |
| Care: |
Easy after acclimation. |
| Communities: |
Good, may nip slower moving fish. Keep with medium
to larger species. |
| Suitability: |
Good for well established tanks. |
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