Temp (°F)	pH	dGH	Adult Size	Primary Diet	Swimming Zone
73-81	5.0-7.0	10	4"	Herbivore	Middle
Origin		Amazon; Rio Negro, Rio Xingu, Rio Araguaia; Orinoco, Rio Apure
Social Behaviour		Peaceful shoaling fish.
Remarks		Java fern and large Echinodorus are among the few plants that will survive this fish. Provide a strong current and peat filtration. Feeds well on fruit such as peach, melon and pumpkin.
Photo Credit : Johnny Jensen's Photo Library
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