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| Scientific Name: Biotodoma wavrini |
| Pronunciation: b
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| Geo. Origin: Orinoco river system |
| Habitat: Calm Pools and Backwaters |
| Diet: Carnivore |
| Gender Differences: Monomorphic |
| Breeding: Substrate Spawner |
| Temperament: Peaceful |
| Conspecific Temperament: Mildly Aggressive |
| Maximum Size: 5" |
| Temperature: 79°F |
| pH: 5 - 7 |
| Water Hardness: Very Soft |
| Difficulty: 4 |
Images: |
Young adult |
Photo Credit: Fredrik Hagblom |
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Comments: |
This fish is not an "Eartheater" in a strict sense. In the wild it prefers aquatic invertebrates and crustacea. No definite breeding behavior has been reported in the aquarium. |