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| Family: |
CHICLIDAE |
| Species: |
Uaru amphiacanthoides
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| 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.
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| Min Tank Size: |
75 gallon per pair minimum
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| 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.
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| 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. |
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