South American Leaf Fish (Monocirrhus polyacanthus

Remarks: South American Leaf Fish (Monocirrhus polyacanthus) are slow-moving ambush predators. Naturally, they resemble a fallen leaf almost perfectly, giving them the perfect camouflage to hide from unsuspecting prey. They are found throughout the Amazon in large groups. They don't need a very large tank - 35 gallons will suffice for a small school - but they do require plenty of cover in the form of floating or tall vegetation.  Their mouths are extremely large and have a small lure on the lower lip, meant to attract small fish nearby. You can see a mouth opening in the background at 0:35 in the video below! Scientific Name: Monocirrhus polyacanthus Common Name: South American Leaf Fish Max Size: 4" pH: 6.0-7.5 Hardness: Soft Temperature: 70-84° Aggressiveness: Semi-Aggressive Region of Origin: South America Captive Bred or Wild: Wild Diet: Flake or pellet, frozen and live food Compatibility: Species-tank or catfish that will not compete for food Tank Mate Options: L014 Goldie Plec