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Four Eyed Anablep
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The Four Eyed Anablep is one of the oddest fish in the Amazon, and only imported from Guyana, so this is a hard-to-find fish. Anableps have four eyes, one pair to see above the water, and another pair to see below. Hence, the Four Eyed Anablep generally swims along the surface to take advantage of both perspectives. These are peaceful fish, eat flake food, and prefer a little salt in the water. Anableps are livebearers and in the wild feed on surface insects and small fish.
Quick Facts
| Scientific Name | Anableps anableps |
| Origin | Northern South America (Guyana) |
| Care Level | Moderate |
| Temperament | Peaceful |
| Adult Size | Up to 8–12" |
| Lifespan | 10 years |
| Diet | Carnivore (insects, meaty foods) |
| Water Temperature | 75–82°F |
| pH | 7.5–8.5 |
| Group Size | Does best in a group |
| Shipping Size | Approx. 5" |
Care Guide
Tank setup: Four-eyed fish live right at the surface and do best in slightly salty (brackish) water. Keep the water level a little lower, with a sandy shore or flat rocks they can rest on, and a tight lid, since they jump.
Feeding: Feed floating pellets or flake once or twice a day. They also enjoy frozen foods like bloodworms.
Tankmates: They are peaceful but will eat small fish. Keep them with their own kind or other brackish fish like scats and monos.
Good to know: Each eye is split in two, so they can see above and below the water at the same time.
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