Fish Profiles at Pet Resources -- Lesser Penguin Fish

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Lesser Penguin Fish (Thayeria obliqua)

Synonyms:	...	Links to sites with pics: Thayeria obliqua -- Animal Diversity Network
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 boehlkei -- Penguin Fish
Special Info:	Lesser Penguin Fish only differ from the standard Penquin Fish in that their side stripe does not extend into the body.