Common Name Penguin Fish Scientific Name Thayeria Obliqua Origin Rio Guapore, Brazil, Bananal island in the Araguaia River Adult Size 3 inches Life Span 5 years or more Sexual Identification Male/Female: Their sexes are very difficult to determine until they become mature, and the female is full of eggs. Behavior Penguin Fish are very hardy schooling fish that are an attractive addition to any aquarium. These fish are best kept in schools of 6 or more. Sparse vegetation, a dark substrate, ample swimming room, and a high amount of oxygen are required. Penguins are attractive fish that can be easily kept in community tanks. These fish have been know to jump, so take precautions to keep your aquarium covered. Water Environment pH: Unknown, Temperature: 72-82º F, Hardness: Unknown, Lighting: Should be subdued. Substrate: Dark substrate and high oxygen levels are required. Water Changes: Should be done regularly. Diet Omnivorous: Vegetable flakes, shrimp pellets, algae wafers, frozen bloodworms, freeze dried brine shrimp, glass worms, Tubifex worms, plankton, frozen Daphnia. Reproduction Egglayer: During spawning, the eggs are deposited among the vegetation. They may hatch within a couple of days or so. The young should be fed Infusoria, and they also should have a small supply of healthy green algae. Plant Compatibility Elodea(Anacharis), Ambulia, Water Wisteria, Pennywort, Limnophila, Myriophyllum, Bacopa, Swords, Crypts. Tips These fish are good jumpers, so care should be taken to keep their aquarium covered. High oxygen levels are required.

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