Hemiodus goeldii/microlepis... insulting, cryptic note re Characoids   7/6/06
Hello,
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I read what you have on your site and found it to be less informative then I had hoped.
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I was looking at a freshwater predator for a 55 gallon  tank.  I still have to setup the tank but wondered what kind of chemistry, tankmates, (if any) and foods,
<...? for what species?>
I have kept the needle nose gar as called  on this page. Do they eat the same way?
<In the mouth, out the... The two species/genus listed above "feed differently" in terms of approaching prey... grasping them...>
  The pictures show that they  live in schools,
<Hemiodus spp.? Yes>
should I buy four, what is a good number for my  tank?
Thank-you in advance,
Dan
<A small odd-number would be better... 3, 5... Bob Fenner>