Species Care
FESTIVUM
Mesonauta festivus
Keeping Snapshot:
- Difficulty: Intermediate
- Max Growth Size: 15 cm
- Temperament: Relatively peaceful, will eat small fish.
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Preferred Water Parameters:
- Temperature: 23-27 degrees celsius
- pH Level: 6.5-7.5
- General Hardness: Moderate
Range: South America: Amazon region
Reproduction: Eggs are laid on a hard surface, the eggs (and hatched fry) are guarded by both parents.
Feeding: Carnivorous and omnivorous. Live and frozen foods. Also takes dry foods. T
Additional Comments: Similar in temperament to Angelfish, Festivum are suitable for community tanks containing medium to large fishes.
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