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Scientific Name
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Hypancistrus zebra
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Distribution
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South America: Rio Xingu, Pará, Brazil
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Diet
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Omnivorous. Small live aquatic invertebrates such as Tubifex and Daphnia, and chopped earthworms, plus frozen and flake foods;
meaty foods preferred to vegetables.
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Temperament
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Prefers quiet companions, plenty of hiding places, subdued lighting, and a gentle water flow.
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Breeding
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After spawning, the male guards the eggs. Fry swim after seven days, absorbing the yolk sac in two weeks. Feed newly hatched
brine shrimp, followed by vegetable flakes and tiny frozen foods. For breeding, keep at 86 F, pH 6.5, dH 4.
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Min. Tank Size
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10 gallons
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Temperature
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72 - 81 °F
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pH
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6.5 - 7.0
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Max Size
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3 inches
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