Piapara Aquarium Care Guide

Keeping Piapara in an aquarium requires the right conditions.

Aquarium Information

• Care level: advanced
• Temperament: semi-aggressive
• Diet: herbivore
• Minimum tank size: 500 gallons
• Compatibility: Best kept in very large aquariums with other large, robust, and similarly sized characins or cichlids. Can be territorial, especially during feeding.
• Special requirements: Requires a very large tank with strong filtration and plenty of open swimming space. Substrate should be sand or fine gravel. Provide driftwood and large rocks for hiding and territorial markers. A diet rich in vegetable matter is crucial, supplemented with high-quality pellets and occasional protein sources. Prone to jumping, so a secure lid is essential.

Water parameters

Temperature

22-28°C (72-82°F)

pH level

6.0-7.5

Hardness

5-15 dGH

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