South America: Amazon River basin, along the Amazon-Solimões
River drainage from the Japurá River to the Tapajós River, and
in the middle and lower Negro River basin. .
Min Tank Size:
75 gallon per pair minimum
Diet:
Mainly herbivoros, Relishes live food, but will
eagerly accept all types of prepared or frozen foods.
Behavior:
Very aggressive feeders, though fairly shy, schoolers.