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| Predatory fish that can not be kept together with small 
                    fishes because they think it is food.  The aquarium 
                    should be very large.  The aquarium should be set up 
                    with driftwood and roots to create hiding places.  Some 
                    hard plants can be used for decoration as well.  In the 
                    middle you should leave a lot of free swimming space.  
                    Because they are very good jumpers you cover the aquarium 
                    very well.  A part of the water surface should be free 
                    because they breath atmospheric air.  They eat a lot so 
                    they pollute the water very quick.  So you need a 
                    powerful filter and a regular changing of the water. You should five them large live food such as fish, shrimp and insects. Frozen and dry food is accepted as well. About breeding in the aquarium not much is known. 
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