The Acara Family is found only in tropical South America. Native to northern parts of the Amazon basin in Colombia, Peru and Brazil including lower parts of the Ríos Putumayo, Trombetas, Negro, Xingu, Tocantins, Capim and Branco River plus the Essequibo drainage in Guyana. It has also been introduced to Singapore and is apparently thriving there.

Feeding type: Omnivore
Group size: 5+
Community: 2-5+ recommended

Temperature: 75-86° F (24-30° C)
Max size: 20cm

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