Fish Profiles at Pet Resources -- Penguin Fish

Penguin Fish (Thayeria boehlkei )

Synonyms:	...	(Click to Enlarge) Image courtesy of Mia Woodman
Stats:	Adult Size: 2 3/8" (6 cm) Temp: 75-82 F (24-28 C) Tank: 30" (75 cm) minimum
Requirements:	Planted tank with other calm shoaling species.
Diet:	Small live, all prepared equally relished.
Breeding:	Low pH, soft, standard temp, females plumper.
Sociability:	Groups, these fish can be pushy with each other, and need to have at least 3 to distribute normal issues.
Related Spec:	Thayeria obliqua -- Lesser Penguin Fish
Special Info:	Penguin fish often hang in the water at an angle, their head higher than their tail.