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Parodon affinis

Parodon Fish, Pingo
Temperature
18–25°C
pH
5–7
dGH
8–17 ppm
Size
10 cm
Tank
100 L
Parodon affinis is a peaceful species, ideal for community tanks with similarly-sized, non-aggressive fish. They have a unique dentition adapted for scraping algae off rocks and surfaces. They are social fish and thrive best in groups of six or more.

Water parameters

Hardness
8–17 ppm
Temperature
18–25°C
pH
5–7

Tank & size

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

Distribution

Paraguay