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Arnoldichthys spilopterus

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Family	Characidae
Common name	Red eyed characin
Origin	West Africa
Adult size	(cm)	(inches)
	6.35	2.5
Community tank?	Yes, with other medium-sized fish.
Food	Water fleas, earthworms, mosquito larvae, dried food
Water temperature	24 to 26 ° C (75 to 78 ° F)
Breeding	Very difficult. Temperature 26 ° C (78 ° F)
Additional information	A hardy, active fish which likes to form shoals. Prefers upper and middle water layers. Bears an adipose fin and conspicuously large scales. Male more brightly coloured than female.

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