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| Family: |
Crenuchidae |
| Species: |
Characidium fasciatum |
| Common Name: |
Checkerboard darter |
| Size: |
Up to 2.5 inches (6.5cm) |
| Min Tank Size: |
15 gallons. |
| Habitat: |
South America: São Francisco and upper Paraná River
basins in Brazil. |
| Diet: |
Omnivorous, will accept most flake foods, frozen
and freeze-dried. |
| Behavior: |
Peaceful, but can be territorial. |
| Water: |
pH 5.6 to 7.5 dH 2 to 25°, Temperature range 64°-
75°F (18° to 24°C) |
| Care: |
Easy, but need good water quality and high oxygen
content. |
| Communities: |
Excellent, keep with other small fish. |
| Suitability: |
Excellent. |
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