Vieja bifasciata (Steindachner 1864)

Crassicutis Infection. Parasitic infestations (protozoa, worms, etc.)

Perezitrema Infection. Parasitic infestations (protozoa, worms, etc.)

500 eggs.

Inhabits calm waters of lakes, lagoons and lower river valleys with slow to moderate flowing current. Feeds mainly on bottom detritus and vegetable matter but will eat most all forms of plant life from algal filaments to terrestrial plants.

Inhabits calm waters of lakes, lagoons and lower river valleys with slow to moderate flowing current. Feeds mainly on bottom detritus and vegetable matter but will eat most all forms of plant life from algal filaments to terrestrial plants.

aquarium: commercial