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| Scientific Name: Biotodoma wavrini |
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| Pronunciation: b
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| Geo. Origin: Orinoco river system |
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| Habitat: Calm Pools and Backwaters |
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| Diet: Carnivore |
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| Gender Differences: Monomorphic |
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| Breeding: Substrate Spawner |
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| Temperament: Peaceful |
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| Conspecific Temperament: Mildly Aggressive |
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| Maximum Size: 5" |
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| Temperature: 79°F |
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| pH: 5 - 7 |
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| Water Hardness: Very Soft |
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| 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. |
