South America: Paraná River basin, in the Paraguay
drainage in Brazil and Paraguay, the Paraná drainage in Argentina,
the lower Uruguay drainage in Uruguay and Brazil.
Min Tank Size:
55 gallon or larger recommended
Diet:
Omnivorous, live, flake and frozen.
Behavior:
A territorial, but peaceful species.
Water:
Temperature 72-79°F (22-26°C), ph 6.0 to 8.0, dH:
5-19
Care:
Requires good water conditions and frequent water
changes.
