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Uaru amphiacanthoides

Family:	CHICLIDAE
Species:	Uaru amphiacanthoides
Common Name:	Uaru
Size:	8-12" (20-30cm) in captivity.
Habitat:	South America: Amazon River basin, along the Amazon-Solimões River drainage from the Japurá River to the Tapajós River, and in the middle and lower Negro River basin. .
Min Tank Size:	75 gallon per pair minimum
Diet:	Mainly herbivoros, Relishes live food, but will eagerly accept all types of prepared or frozen foods.
Behavior:	Very aggressive feeders, though fairly shy, schoolers.
Water:	Temperature: 80ºF-85ºF (26º- 30ºC), pH range: 5.0 – 7.0; dH range: 5 - 12.
Care:	Easy.
Communities:	Love their own kind, but can be in a community, prefer wamer water than most fish.
Suitability:	Good if you can keep larger fish.