Nandus Leaf Fish
Nandus nandus
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pH
6.5–7.5
Temperature
23–28 °C
Max size
20 cm
Min tank
200 L
Where to buy
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Avg. price
R115
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Overview
What to know before you buy.
A cryptic Asian predator that drifts like a dead leaf and inhales small fish. Interesting for a species tank; anything small enough to fit in its mouth will eventually go there.
Care guide
Keeping Nandus Leaf Fish healthy in a South African setup.
Tank setup
A minimum 200L aquarium suits Nandus Leaf Fish. Use robust décor and sight breaks so each fish can hold its own space.
Water parameters
Keep pH 6.5–7.5 and 23–28°C. Stable parameters matter more than chasing perfect numbers; acclimate new arrivals slowly.
Feeding
Carnivore — live and frozen foods. Feed small amounts it clears in a couple of minutes, and vary the diet.
Behaviour
Ambush predator. Watch it at feeding time and at lights-out to see its real temperament in your tank.
Tankmates
Choose robust tankmates of similar size, and nothing small enough to be eaten. Add Nandus Leaf Fish last so territories reset.
Breeding
Breeding success with Nandus Leaf Fish depends on the line and water chemistry; ask your shop about proven pairs.
Settling this fish in?
Condition the tap water, seed the filter, test through the first weeks — most early losses trace back to one of those.
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