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Hemiodus orthonops

Hemiodus orthonops
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Scientific name
Hemiodus orthonops
Family
Hemiodontidae

Fact sheet

General

Water
Freshwater
Group
Fish

Taxonomy

Family
Hemiodontidae
Order
Characiformes

Origin

Native region
América do Sul

Water

Temperature
22–26 °C
pH
6.5–7.5
General hardness (GH)
5–15 °dGH

Size and lifespan

Adult size
25 cm
Minimum tank (volume)
243 L
Minimum tank (length)
120 cm

Behavior

Temperament
Peaceful
Social life
School
Swimming level
Middle

Care

Care difficulty
Moderate

Conservation and trade

IUCN status
Least concern (LC)

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