RECOMMENDED TANK PARAMETERS:
- Temperature: 74° – 84° F (23° – 28° C)
- pH: 6.5 – 7.8 (flexible as long as sudden changes are avoided)
- KH: 6 – 10 dKH
- Minimum tank size: 100+ gallons for an adult
CARE GUIDELINES:
- Diet: Omnivorous, but meatier foods should only be fed sparingly.
- Social behavior: Generally solitary, but will socialize somewhat, especially during breeding. Mature males may fight.
- Origin: Captive-bred, but indigenous to Rio Negro, Brazil.
- Average adult size: 15 – 18 inches (38 – 46 cm)
- Average purchase size: Juvenile: 2.0 – 2.4 inches (3 – 5 cm)
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