| Temp (°F) |
pH |
dGH |
Adult Size |
Primary Diet |
Swimming Zone |
| 61-74 |
6.5-7.0 |
3-10 |
6" |
Carnivore |
Bottom |
| Origin |
Southern Brazil, Bolivia, Paraguay. |
| Social Behaviour |
Territorial yet generally peaceful. |
| Remarks |
The fish burrows but will not harm
plants. Needs caves and roots in which to hide and an open area for swimming
and spawning. During spawning both adults turn black. |
Photo Credit : Helen Burns,
UK. |
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