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| Family: |
CHARACIDAE |
| Species: |
Astyanax bimaculatus |
| Common Name: |
Twospot Astyanax |
| Size: |
Up to 6.75 inches (17 cm) |
| Habitat: |
SOUTH AMERICA: Panama to the Amazon basin. |
| Min Tank Size: |
75 gallons or larger for schools. |
| Diet: |
Omnivorous, will accept most flake foods, frozen,
live and freeze-dried. |
| Behavior: |
Active and fairly peaceful schooling fish, should be kept
in groups of 6 or more. |
| Water: |
Water Chemistry not critical, temperature 68 - 81°F
(20 – 28°C) pH 5.5-7.5 dH range: 5 - 25 |
| Care: |
Medium, keep in schools. |
| Communities: |
Excellent, with similar sized and active fish. |
| Suitability: |
Good, with care. |
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