Should not be considered a home aquarium fish, young
are sometimes seen for sale and caution should taken before purchasing.
It is unfair to subject any animal to less than ideal living conditions.
Habitat:
South America: Amazon, Paraguay and lower Paraná
River basins.
Min Tank Size:
125 gallon for young, public aquarium for adults.
Diet:
Omnivorous, live preferred but will eat anything
meaty.
Behavior:
Peaceful, will eat smaller fish.
Water:
Not critcal, lives in stagnent pools with little
current, temperature range of 75 to 83°F (24-28°C)
Care:
Easy, requires little. Have a tight cover as they
can wander.
Communities:
Cannot be kept with smaller fish. Best in a species
tank.
