Quick tropical aquarium fish statistics and photos for the Needle fish, Xenentodon cancila

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needle

Family:	Belonidae
Species:	Xenentodon cancila
Common Name:	Needlenose Gar, Needle fish, Freshwater garfish.
Size:	Up to 16 inches (40cm)
Min Tank Size:	40 gallon long.
Habitat:	Asia: Sri Lanka and India eastward to the Mekong.
Diet:	Carnivorous, Live mostly but can learn to take dead food.
Behavior:	Peaceful, and very nervous. Active predator to fish smaller than itself.
Water:	pH 6.5 to 7.5, dH range 6 - 20, temperature range 73-84°F (23-29°C)
Care:	Medium, needs a long shallow tank, with a good cover and high water quality.
Communities:	Good, are jumpers and like to be kept in schools.
Suitability:	Good for those that will meet its needs.
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