Monocirrhus polyacanthus
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| Leaf Fish | |
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| Leaf Fish | |
| Species | Monocirrhus polyacanthus |
| Difficulty | Moderate |
| Min. Tank Size | 94.635 liters 94,635.295 mL 25 US Gallons (94.6L) |
| Size | 3.15 in
7-8 cm (2.8-3.1") |
| pH | 5.0 - 6.0 |
| Temp. | 295.15 K 71.6 °F 531.27 °R 298.15 K |
| Water Hardness |
5-8 |
| Stocking Ratio | 1:1 M:F |
| Availability | Rare |
| Diet | |
| Life Span |
5-8 years |
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[edit] Alternative names
- Leaf Fish, Amazon Leaffish, South American Leaf Fish
[edit] Sexing
- Unknown
[edit] Tank compatibility
- They do well with bottom dwelling fish, such as Corydoras and fish that are too large to be eaten, yet are not boisterous and not won't bother the fish.
[edit] Diet
- Most will reject flake foods, thus, one must be prepared with live foods before purchasing a specimen. Young guppies make excellent food, and live brine shrimp and bloodworms as a supplement. It is recommended to gut-load food before feeding it to the fish, so that it will have higher nutritional value.
[edit] Feeding regime
- Usually every 4-5 days for older specimens, should not be fed another fish that is too big, as, it will have difficulty catching them.
[edit] Environment Specifics
- Unknown
[edit] Behaviour
- They inhabit most tank levels, but primarily stay in mid-water. A rather laid back species, doesn't enjoy boisterous fish, highly predatory, and should not be trusted with fish small enough to be swallowed.
[edit] Identification
- How to id the animal.
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