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Aquaria Now - The Cynodon gibbus (Cynodon gibbus)
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Cynodon gibbus - Cynodon gibbus (Agassiz, 1829)
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Distribution |
Max. Size |
pH |
Temp. |
Breeding |
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Cynodontidae
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South America
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10"
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Neutral
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72-82° F.
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Unreported
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| Diet |
Swim Range |
Temperment |
Sociability |
Min. Tank |
Availability |
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Piscivorous
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Middle
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Beware
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Groups
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100 gallons
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Rare
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No photo
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Notes
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Cynodon gibbus is predatory South American characin closely related to the more common Hydrolycus Payara species. These fish are rarely seen in the hobby, but are occasionally available for purchase online. All specimens in home aquariums were wild-caught.
Much like other Cynodontidae species, C. gibbus is for experienced hobbyists only. These fish are known to be difficult to keep alive into their adulthood, and much mystery surrounds how to properly care for this fish. They are very nervous when kept in captivity, often darting about the tank and injuring themselves on the end glass or tank decor.
Cynodon gibbus is a fish that may require live feeders in captivity. Specimens have been weened off feeders, but this may not always be possible. Despite their appetites, these fish are slow to attain size in the home aquarium.
Although predatory by nature, care should be taken not to keep these fish with territorial fish that may bully them, especially as juveniles. They should be kept in schools of six or more, and may even school together with Hydrolycus sp.
Breeding and sexing information is unknown.
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