SOUTH AMERICA: From Ecuador, Columbia, Brazil and Bolivia.
Min Tank Size:
24 inches, 20 gallon.
Diet:
Omnivorous: Will accept many small foods such as
brine shrimp or daphnia, freeze-dried bloodworms and tubifex,
micro pellet food, and a high quality flake food.
Behavior:
Peaceful schooler.
Water:
Need optimal water conditions to thrive. Temperature 71 -79°F (22 – 26°C)
pH 5.7-7.5 dH range: 4-18
Care:
Open spaces, many plants, with plants subduing the
lighting. No hardwater and alkaline conditions.
