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.