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Freshwater Aquarium

Amazonian Blackwater Biotope

A tank replicating Amazon blackwater tributaries - low pH, tannin-stained water, and the fish community found in the Rio Negro.

Difficulty: Intermediate Tank Size: 30g+ Recommended: 75g

📖 Overview

The classic South American biotope. Cardinal tetras, wild angelfish, discus, and Apistogramma cichlids over sand substrate with driftwood tangle and Indian almond leaves. pH 5-6, GH under 4, temperature 82-86 F.