| Family: | Sternopygidae |
| Species: |
Eigenmannia virescens |
| Common Name: |
Translucent (Glass) knife |
| Size: | Males to 14 inches, females to 8 inches (35cm) |
| Min Tank Size: | 55 gallon. |
| Habitat: | South America: Widely distributed east of the Andes from the Orinoco to the La Plata River basins |
| Diet: | Carnivorous, live preferred but will eat anything meaty. |
| Behavior: | Timid, Peaceful, will eat smaller fish. Keep in groups, will form a pecking order. |
| Water: | pH 6.0 to 7.5, dH Range 2 – 15°, temperature 73-82°F (23-28°C) |
| Care: | Medium, sensitive to water quality. |
| Communities: | No, should be kept in a species tank. |
| Suitability: | Not for the novice. |
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