Species Care
MOUTH ALMIGHTY
Glossamia aprion
Keeping Snapshot:
- Difficulty: Intermediate
- Max Growth Size: 15-18 cm
- Temperament: Predatory, ignores fish it can't swallow!
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Preferred Water Parameters:
- Temperature: 18-27 degrees celsius
- pH Level: 7.4 - 8.2
- General Hardness: Soft-Moderate
Range: Northern and eastern Australia, also southern New Guinea.
Reproduction: Mouthbrooder, male incubates the eggs until hatched.
Feeding: Carnivore, prefers bulky live or frozen foods. Relishes live prey.
Additional Comments: Ambush predator, lurks amongst aquatic plants waiting for prey. Also known as Gobbleguts! Capable of attempting to eat fish half its own size.
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