Care level: Beginner
Temperament: Docile and personable, but not for handling
Behavior: active at various times throughout the day/night, aquatic, solitary (non-aggressive to others)
Minimum enclosure size: 20 gallons (90L)
Water temp: 65-75°F (18-24°C)
Lighting: LED or normal aquarium lights can be used
Diet: Soft-bodied invertebrates like nightcrawlers and waxworms as well as commercial foods, fish, and brine shrimp
Adult size: 4-5” (10-13cm)
Wild Distribution: stagnant grassland pools/ponds and streams in southern Africa; introduced populations in California, Chile, Great Britain, and other regions
(care guide written with contributions by mandi#6740)
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