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Monocirrhus polyacanthus 'South American Leaffish'
Monocirrhus polyacanthus
Origin: Amazon basin, Guiana Shield
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Water Parameters
Temperature24–28 °C
15 °C35 °C
pH5–6.5
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GH (Hardness)1–6 °dGH
0 °dGH30 °dGH
KH (Alkalinity)0–3 °dKH
0 °dKH20 °dKH
Quick Stats
- Max Size
- 10 cm
- Min Tank
- 80 L
- Lifespan
- 3-5
- Swimming Level
- middle
- Schooling
- No
- Diet
- carnivore
- Temperament
- ambush predator; eats fish its size
About
Monocirrhus polyacanthus, the South American Leaffish, is the ultimate camouflage fish — it looks, moves and floats exactly like a dead brown leaf. Drifts slowly toward prey and engulfs them in a lightning-fast strike. Fascinating for biotope and species setups.
Care Guide
Tannin-stained blackwater. Temperature 24–28°C, pH 5.0–6.5. Very soft water. Feed live fish (feeder fish), live Artemia adults, large live invertebrates. Slow-moving predator — may starve if not fed live food initially.
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