Photo taken at Wharf Aquatics © Sean Evans
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| Common name: | Freshwater barracuda |
| Scientific name: | Acestrorhynchus falcirostris |
| Synonyms: | (none) |
| Size: | Can attain 16" (40cm), but likely to remain smaller than this in aquaria. |
| Origin: | S. America: Amazon and Orinoco River basins |
| Tank setup: | Large tank with plenty of open swimming space and some planted cover. |
| Compatibility: | Predatory, but not aggressive. |
| Temperature: | 24-28oC (75-82oF) |
| Water chemistry: | Around neutral pH, soft to slightly hard water. |
| Feeding: | Carnivorous: feed fish, worms etc. May be difficult to train this species to accept 'dead' meaty foods. |
| Sexing: | Females thought to be heavier-bodied. |
| Breeding: | Rare in aquaria. A temperature of around 27oC (80oF) and two males per female is recommended.
A large number of eggs are laid which hatch in about a day. |
| Comments: |
A similar species, Acestrorhynchus falcatus is often imported.
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