Quick tropical aquarium fish statistics and photos for the Vampire Characin , Hydrolycus Scomberoides

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Family:	Cynodontidae
Species:	Hydrolycus Scomberoides
Common Name:	Vampire Characin
Size:	Up to 46 inches (117 cm)
Note:	Should not be considered a home aquarium fish, young are sometimes seen for sale and caution should taken before purchasing. It is unfair to subject any animal to less than ideal living conditions.
Habitat:	SOUTH AMERICA: Amazon River basin.
Min Tank Size:	At least 125 gallons for young, public aquaria for adults.
Diet:	Carnivorous: Active predator that will eat anything smaller than itself.
Behavior:	Peaceful as a single specimen.
Water:	77 -85°F (24 – 28°C) PH 6.0 - 8.0 dGH 8.0 - 15.0 N
Care:	Difficult.
Communities:	Cannot be kept with smaller fish.
Suitability:	Poor, grows to large for the home aquaria.