Glass Knifefish Eigenmannia virescens
Water: Freshwater
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Overview
Scientific name
Eigenmannia virescens
Origin region
South America
Care level
Challenging
Level in tank
Mid
Adult size (cm)
40.00
Minimum tank (L)
250
Temperament
Peaceful
Diet
Carnivore
Water parameters
Temperature (°C)
24.0–28.0
pH
6.00–7.20
GH (dGH)
2.0–10.0
KH (dKH)
1.0–6.0
Salinity (ppt)
0.00–0.00
Habitat & environment
South America
Feeding
Carnivore
Temperament & behaviour
Peaceful
Breeding & care
Egg layer; sensitive.
Notes
Electroreceptive; dim tank; group possible.