Streaked Prochilod
NameStreaked Prochilod
Scientific NameProchilodus lineatus
Common NamesStreaked Prochilod, Sábalo, Curimbatá, Prochilodus
FamilyProchilodontidae
OriginSouth America, Paraná-Paraguay River Basin
Temperamentcommunity
Dietherbivore
Care Levelintermediate
Minimum Tank Size (Gallons)250
Max Size (Inches)24
Water TypeFreshwater
Temperature Range (°F)72-82
pH Range6.0-7.5
Compatible SpeciesLarge Geophagus cichlids, Severum cichlids, Silver Dollars, Large Plecos, Other robust, similarly sized community fish
Description
The Streaked Prochilod, also known as Sábalo, is a large, schooling detritivore native to South American river basins. Characterized by its distinctive protrusible mouth, it plays a crucial role in its ecosystem by feeding on algae and detritus. Due to its significant adult size, it requires a very spacious aquarium.
