Further research and collection data needs to be conducted in the field with laboratory examinations as well as aquaria(ecology) documentation of habits and activity.
In Aquaria
Adult Size
Minimum Aquarium Size:
75 US Gallons Temperature:
68 - 80, This fish is best kept at the standard temperature of 76-79 but can tolerate colder temperatures for a period of time. PH:
6.7 - 7.2 Food:
Does well with most meat products that are low in oil content. General Information:
This fish is commonly called the pygocentrus ternetzi, but the current classfication information and descriptive data places this fish into the Nattereri species. While there is still some discussion about that naming, that is where it is currently described.
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