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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.

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Created: 2025-09-02 23:24:24
Updated: 2025-09-02 23:24:24
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