SOUTH AMERICA: Saramacca, Suriname, and Maroni River
basins.
Diet:
Omnivorous, Primarily vegetable based foods, i.e.
fresh veggies and algae wafers. Some incidental proteins taken
as well, i.e. shrimp pellets, live blackworms, etc.
Behavior:
Peaceful in community settings, although males bns
can be territorial with each other.
Water:
Temperature 72°F to 86°F (22°-30° C), ph 6.5 to
7.5, soft to medium water hardness.
Care:
No special water considerations needed. Just good
maintenance habits as needed with all fish.
