Prehistoric Monster Fish (Thalassophryne amazonica)
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Prehistoric Monster Fish
Prehistoric Monster Fish
Thalassophryne amazonica
114 Litres (30 US G.)
10.2-15.2cm (4-6 ")
Freshwater
6.0 - 7.5
23.9-27.8°C (75 -82 °F)
0-15 °d
1:1 M:F
8-15 years
Family
Batrachoididae
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Contents
Origin
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Sexing
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Tank compatibility
- Sits for most of the day at the bottom of the tank, mostly buried in the tank substratum. Will eat fish that swim directly overhead.
Diet
- Live foods such as small feeder fish or larger shrimp.
Feeding regime
- Every second to third day.
Environment Specifics
- A true freshwater species that requires a softer sandy substrate.
Behaviour
- Very inactive but can be very predatory.
Identification
- Very similar to other 'freshwater stonefish' species, you wil have to check the ID with the source of the fish from the supplier.
Pictures
External links
- Fishbase (Mirrors:
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