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| Family: |
CHICLIDAE |
| Species: |
Australoheros facetus |
| Common Name: |
Chameleon cichlid |
| Size: |
Up to 7 inches (18cm) |
| Habitat: |
South America: Coastal drainages of Uruguay and
Rio Grande do Sul, Paraná River basin of Brazil and the lower
part of Paraná River in Argentina. |
| Min Tank Size: |
55 gallon or larger recommended. |
| Diet: |
Omnivorous, live, flake and frozen. |
| Behavior: |
Aggressive and territorial species. |
| Water: |
Temperature 72-82°F (22-28°C), ph 6.5 to 7.0, dH:
5-12 |
| Care: |
This fish is relatively hardy and undemanding. |
| Communities: |
Can be kept with other large Cental American cichlids. |
| Suitability: |
Easy. |
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