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An interesting and colorful fish. Best suited for large tanks.
* Hobbyist Level: intermediate
* Adult Size: 24-30" Aquarium specimens usually do not get larger than 18"
* Housing: Adults require a large tank of 50 gal or more. They will eat plants,
although they do not seem to eat Java Fern. Temp 75-80
* Tankmates: Mixes with fish of similar size. We have put them in tanks with
active fish such as barbs, sharks, cats, larger gouramis. Do not mix with small
fish.
* Feeding: In nature they eat insects, crustaceans and plants. Feed pellets with
some greens. Also feed ghost shrimp.
* How Many: Small specimens are peaceful and will shoal together. Adults are
best as one per tank.
* Scientific Name: Distichodus sexfasciatus
* Native Range: Africa
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ŠElmer's
Aquarium 4005 Wm. Penn Hwy Monroeville, Pa.
15146 (412) 372-6535 Daily 10-9:30
Sunday 12-5
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