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Scleromystax prionotos
Scleromystax prionotos
A Brazilian coastal armoured catfish needing surface access.
Rigid pectoral spines require care during transfer.
- Adult length
- Up to 6.5 cm (standard length, without the tail fin)
- Water temperature
- 16–24 °C
- pH
- 6–8
- Hardness
- 2–25 dGH
- Natural habitat
- Native to coastal rivers of southeastern Brazil from Espírito Santo to São Paulo.
Floor and movement space
Plan a 120.0 × 30.0 cm floor space for the adult group.
Diet and feeding
Provide varied sinking foods and suitably sized live or frozen food; do not rely on leftovers.