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| Family: |
Sternopygidae |
| Species: |
Eigenmannia virescens |
| Common Name: |
Translucent (Glass) knife |
| Size: |
Males to 14 inches, females to 8 inches (35cm) |
| Min Tank Size: |
55 gallon. |
| Habitat: |
South America: Widely distributed east of the Andes
from the Orinoco to the La Plata River basins |
| Diet: |
Carnivorous, live preferred but will eat anything
meaty. |
| Behavior: |
Timid, Peaceful, will eat smaller fish. Keep in
groups, will form a pecking order. |
| Water: |
pH 6.0 to 7.5, dH Range 2 - 15°, temperature 73-82°F
(23-28°C) |
| Care: |
Medium, sensitive to water quality. |
| Communities: |
No, should be kept in a species tank. |
| Suitability: |
Not for the novice. |
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