| Fish Information |
| Adult size |
| 2.25 in (5.71 cm) |
| Lifespan |
| -N/A- |
| Bioload |
| -N/A- |
| Food type |
| Omnivorous. |
| Swimming area |
| Middle to Bottom |
| Temperament |
| Peaceful |
| Sociability |
| -N/A- |
| Sexing |
| Females are noticeably broader when viewed from the top. |
| Reproductive type |
| Egg Layer (Tends Eggs) |
| Breeding |
| Medium |
| Availability |
| Rarely Seen in Stores |
| Tolerates Brackish |
| No |
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| Description and Specific Information |
| Please add your description and specific notes for this fish. |
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| Distribution |
Western Amazon River basin, Peru, Loreto, Rio Huallaga system, Ecuador, Pastaza, lower Rio Bobonaza and Rio Pindo.
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| Tank Information |
| Minimum Tank size |
| 10 gallons |
| Tank setup |
| Mixed Setup |
| Biotope Type |
| -N/A- |
| Light Requirements |
| Low |
| Water Parameters |
| Temperature |
| 72 - 77°F |
| 22 - 25°C |
| pH |
| 6.0 - 8.0 |
| Hardness |
| 2 - 25 dh |
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