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Leaf Fish (SA) Monocirrhus polyacanthus

Water: Freshwater

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Overview

Scientific name
Monocirrhus polyacanthus
Origin region
Amazon Basin
Care level
Challenging
Level in tank
Mid
Adult size (cm)
8.00
Minimum tank (L)
80
Temperament
Predatory
Diet
Carnivore

Water parameters

Temperature (°C)
24.0–28.0
pH
5.50–7.00
GH (dGH)
1.0–8.0
KH (dKH)
0.5–4.0
Salinity (ppt)
0.00–0.00

Habitat & environment

Amazon Basin

Feeding

Carnivore

Temperament & behaviour

Predatory

Breeding & care

Egg layer on leaves; parental care.

Notes

Ambush predator mimicking leaf; live foods often needed.

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Created: 2025-09-02 22:37:06
Updated: 2025-09-02 22:37:06
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