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Family:	Polycentridae
Species:	Monocirrhus polyacanthus
Common Name:	South American Leaf fish
Size:	Up to 4 inches.(10cm)
Min Tank Size:	20 gallon.
Habitat:	South America: Amazon River basin in Peru, Brazil, Bolivia, Columbia, and Venezuela.
Diet:	Carnivorous, only live food.
Behavior:	Territorial, keep with themselves.
Water:	pH 6.0 to 6.5, dH range: 5 - 8, temperature range 72 to 79°F (22°C - 26°C)
Care:	Hard, sensitive to water conditions.
Communities:	No, species tank only.
Suitability:	For the specialist, willing to maintain them in a species tank.
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