Payara tank size: what is the minimum?

A tank with a footprint of at least 210 × 75 cm.

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Payara

Hydrolycus scomberoides

The Payara (Hydrolycus scomberoides) is a tropical freshwater fish of the family Cynodontidae. It swims in midwater, close to the bottom. It grows to 117 cm (total length). The IUCN Red List rates it Least Concern. In the aquarium it is kept at 24–28 °C.

Size: 117 cmtotal length
Temperature: 24–28 °C
pH: 6.0–8.0
Tank footprint: 210 × 75 cm

In the aquarium

Temperature24–28 °C

pH6.0–8.0

Hardness2–15 °dGH

In the wild

Water type: Freshwater
Climate zone: Tropical
Habitat: Midwater, close to the bottom
Aquarium trade: Public aquariums only

Conservation status

Classification

OrderCharaciformes
FamilyCynodontidae
GenusHydrolycus
SpeciesHydrolycus scomberoides

Quick answers

Payara size: how big does it get?: It grows to 117 cm (total length).
Payara tank size: what is the minimum?: A tank with a footprint of at least 210 × 75 cm.
Payara water parameters: what does it need?: Temperature 24–28 °C, pH 6.0–8.0, hardness 2–15 °dGH.
Payara: is it endangered?: The IUCN Red List rates it Least Concern.

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