Symbol

Meaning

86F

Maximum temperature for health of this species. None-the-less, somewhat lower temperatures are probably better. See Minimum, below.

61F

Minimum temperature for health of this species. None-the-less, somewhat higher temperatures are probably better. See Maximum, above.

pH   6 - 8

Maximum and Minimum pH range for health of this species. Midrange best.

GH  2 - 14

Maximum and Minimum GH range for health of this species. Midrange best.

KH  3 - 10

Maximum and Minimum KH range for health of this species. Midrange best.

Swims mostly in the upper reaches of the aquarium.

Swims mostly in the upper and middle reaches of the aquarium.

Swims mostly in the middle area of the aquarium.

Swims mostly in the middle and lower areas of the aquarium.

Swims mostly in the lower reaches of the aquarium.

Likes Calm water, little or no movement.

Likes moving water, but not too fast.

Likes fast moving water.