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Butis amboinensis

Duckbill Sleeper, Crazy Fish
Temperature
22–28°C
pH
8.5–8.5
dGH
8–20 ppm
Size
14 cm
Tank
100 L
Butis amboinensis has a unique behavior that includes ambushing prey, and it can become territorial, especially in smaller tanks. It's essential to provide hiding spots and ample swimming space.

Water parameters

Hardness
8–20 ppm
Temperature
22–28°C
pH
8.5–8.5

Tank & size

Fish size
14 cm
Tank length
60 cm
Tank volume
100 L

Distribution

Australia,Fiji,Guinea,India,Indonesia,Japan,Palau,Papua New Guinea,Solomon Islands,Thailand,Vanuatu.

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