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Penguin Fish
Lesser Penguin Fish (Thayeria obliqua)
| Synonyms: | ... |
| 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. |
