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This fish is easy to keep, but he is very large so he needs a lot of space. He makes a large territory. You should keep them as a pair. Pairing off is not easy but a good matching couple stay together outside breeding time. The aquarium should be set up with stones, driftwood and roots. Plants cannot be used because they dig a lot in the substrate. They are large eaters, so a good filter is necessary. They are omnivorous. You should give them a great variety of live, frozen and dry food. Breeding is not difficult with a good matching couple. Up to 2000 eggs are laid and fertilized. The female cares for the fry. When the eggs are hatched the larvae are brought to a breeding pit. When the young fishes are swimming free both parents care for them very intensive. You can raise them with baby brine shrimp. |
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