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| Family: |
Apteronotidae |
| Species: |
Apteronotus albifrons |
| Common Name: |
Black ghost |
| Size: |
Up to 20 inches (50cm) |
| Note: |
Should not be considered a home aquarium fish, young
are always seen for sale and caution should taken before purchasing.
It is unfair to subject any animal to less than ideal living conditions.
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| Habitat: |
South America: Venezuela to Paraguay and Paraná
rivers. |
| Min Tank Size: |
At least 55 gallons for young, 125 gallon for mature
specimens. |
| Diet: |
Omnivorous, will eat small fish and large flake
or frozen. |
| Behavior: |
Peaceful toward other fish, can be aggressive to
their own kind. |
| Water: |
Temperature of 73ºF to 82ºF (23-28°C) ,pH range:
6.0 – 8.0; dH range: 5 - 10 |
| Care: |
Medium, reacts poorly to bad water conditions. |
| Communities: |
Good, may be kept with large peaceful species. |
| Suitability: |
Good for the more advanced, not a novice fish. |
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