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| Water |
Freshwater |
| Temperature |
64-75°F (18-24°C) |
| Illumination |
Medium |
| pH |
7.5 |
| Size (wild) |
upto 9cm (3 ½ in) |
| Tank Setup |
Deep sandy bottom with simulated stone caves. |
| Family |
Characidae |
| Distribution |
Underground waters of Mexico. |
| Shape |
small, elongated sides. Small eyes completeley buried
under skin. |
| Color |
pink tint with silver sheen. |
| Feeding |
Onnivorous. |
| Behavior |
Very peaceful schooling fish. |
| Compatibility |
Keep with other blind cave fish |
| Breeding |
The female will scatter up to one hundred eggs throughout the breeding tank that
should not be touched as they are sensitive to handling. |