Uaru amphiacanthoides

Care requirements

• Minimum tank 125 gallons for a small adult group. Provide good filtration and plenty of swimming room.
• Adult size 10 in (254 mm), excluding the tail
• Temperature 81–84°F (27–29°C)
• pH 6.5–7
• Ammonia and nitrite 0 ppm

Housing & compatibility

Social with its own kind. Choose calm fish too large to swallow that can handle the same warm water. Give pairs room to establish a territory.

Diet

Make plant-rich food a regular part of the diet. Offer quality prepared foods, leafy greens, and occasional suitable frozen invertebrates.

Hikari Algae Wafers can add plant matter to the diet. Use a suitable complete staple for this species.

Reference photo by Herbisius. Original photo · CC BY-SA 3.0