Catathyridium jenyensii

 

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habitat: Paraguay, Rio Paraguay, Rio Parana

temperature: 18-28°C

size: ca. 25 cm

food: frozen bloodworms and smelts, and living little fish

aquarium size: in an aquarium with a minimum footprint of  80x40 cm

socialization:They can easily be kept with smaller Plecos or Tetras. Larger Cichilds can be too intrusive. Smaller fishes, which are living or sleeping at the ground can be eaten. They also should have the same temperature requirement

breeding: not jet

remarks: This species is NOT for beginners!

 

 

It is a very interesting and active species, which is unfortunately not often imported.