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    Scientific NameOsteogaster sp. (Cw194)     
    Common NameCW194
    Synonym(s)
    Pronunciationos tee oh gas terr
    EtymologyNamed after the genus Callichthys, which refers to the armour plates (Callum = hard skin; ichthys = fish) found in all members of this family.
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    SexingFemales grow larger and are more full-bodied, this is best observed from above the fish. Males will typically have more pointed as opposed to more rounded fin tips as they mature.

    Females grow larger and are more full-bodied, this is best observed from above the fish. Males will typically have more pointed as opposed to more rounded fin tips as they mature.
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    DistributionSouth America
    IUCN Red List Category
    Not Evaluated
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    FeedingWill readily accepted all prepared foods that reach the bottom of the aquarium such as tablets, granules and larger flakes. Live (or frozen) foods such as bloodworm, white worm, grindal worm (Enchytraeus), Daphnia and Tubifex are readily accepted and good for conditioning groups of fishes for spawning. User data.
    FurnitureIdeally substrate should be sand, but rounded gravel is an imperfect alternative. Avoid keeping over rough edged (chipped) gravel, this will increase this risk of damage the fishes barbels when it tries to dig. Substrate should be bordered with driftwood and aquatic plants leaving an open area for them to search for food and swim. The shade provided by overhanging rock work, arching bogwood, tall or floating plants are all that is required to settle these fishes.
    CompatibilityA peaceful, shoaling, community fish.
    Breeding ReportsThere is no breeding report.
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    Last UpdateFri Nov 04, 2022 10:03 am (Species record created: Thu Jan 01, 1970 1:00 am)