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| Family: |
Characidae |
| Species: |
Thayeria boehlkei |
| Common Name: |
Penguin Fish |
| Size: |
Up to 1.4 inches (3.5 cm) |
| Min Tank Size: |
15 gallons or larger for schools. |
| Habitat: |
South America: Amazon River in Peru and the Araguaia
River in Western Brazil. |
| Diet: |
Omnivorous, feeds on plant matter, crustaceans,
worms, small insects, will accept most flake foods, frozen and
freeze-dried. |
| Behavior: |
Peaceful schooling fish, should be kept in groups
of 6 or more. |
| Water: |
Water Chemistry not critical, 72 -82°F (22 – 28°C)
pH 6.0-8.0 dH range: 4 - 19 |
| Care: |
Medium, keep in schools |
| Communities: |
Excellent, keep in schools with other small fish. |
| Suitability: |
Good for all |
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