Cascafe Brycon
NameCascafe Brycon
Scientific NameBrycon cascafe
Common NamesCascafe, Brycon
FamilyBryconidae
OriginCentral America, Panama, Costa Rica
Temperamentsemi-aggressive
Dietomnivore
Care Levelintermediate
Minimum Tank Size (Gallons)180
Max Size (Inches)16
Water TypeFreshwater
Temperature Range (°F)72-78
pH Range6.5-7.5
Compatible SpeciesLarge characins, Large cichlids (e.g., Oscar, Green Terror), Large armored catfish (e.g., Plecos, Synodontis)
Description
The Cascafe Brycon (*Brycon cascafe*) is a robust and active characin native to rivers in Panama and Costa Rica. It is an omnivorous species, feeding on a varied diet of insects, fruits, seeds, and smaller fish in its natural habitat. Due to its potential large size and active nature, it requires a very spacious aquarium and is best kept with similarly sized, robust tankmates.
