
Found in the rio Xingu in Brazil.
Grows to 13cm, (5 inches)
Temp -24 - 29c
pH - no special requirements (6.5 to 7.2)
Omnivorous - requires meaty foods such as bloodworm as well as vegetable matter
Prefers planted tanks with wood & rocks.
Spawns & raises fry in caves.
Non aggresive, ideal for community tanks.