Family: Characidae Distribution: Thayeria ifati, sometimes called the Half-striped Penguin Tetra, is a pelagic freshwater species found in the Maroni and Approuague River basins, French Guiana. It is distributed in sandy-bottomed creeks, lentic waters and shallow, calm areas. PH: 6.0 – 7.0 Temperature: 23°C – 28C (74 – 82F) Hardness: 4 – 12 dH Description: [...]
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Family: Characidae Distribution: Thayeria obliqua, sometimes called the Penguinfish, is a pelagic freshwater species found in the middle Tocantins, Guapore and middle Amazon basins, in South America. It is mostly distributed in grassy brooks and creeks, particularly those with plenty of algae and vegetation. PH: 6.0 – 7.5 Temperature: 20°C – 28C (68 – 82F) [...]
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