Megalechis thoracata

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Megalechis thoracata

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Do these need a certain number of fish to be happy? Or can you have only 1 of these?
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They're fine on their own but a group is great fun.

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Can I do just 2 or do I need 3?
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If you're buying small ones, I'd buy four or five with the view to their being a pair in there. So, you're looking for a male and a couple of females but a couple of pairs would work in a 36"+ tank.

If you're buying adults, get a pair.

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