Hyphessobrycon eques

Serpae Tetra

Callistus Tetra

Jewel Tetra

Red Minor Tetra

Blood Characin

 

Physical
Size:3.75 cm (1.48 in.)     Stocking Density Calculator
Compatability:Community
May nip flowing fins at times. Also, should not be mixed with Neon Tetras.
Minimum Tank Size:12 Gallons (45.42) Liters
Ease of Keeping:1 - 2

Water Conditions
Type:Freshwater
Temperature:70.93° F (21.63° C)
pH:6.64
General Hardness (GH):15

Living
Food Preference:Omnivorous.
Aquatic insects, standard prepared and live foods.
ive mosquito larvae, Tubifex worms, crustaceans, Drosophila; high quality flake foods
Omnivore
Pellet Foods
Flake Foods
Live Foods
ellet and flake, as well as live/frozen foods such as brine shrimp and daphnia.
Swimming Level:All Levels
Schooling:Yes
Minimum School Size:5
Setup:Dark substrate, floating fine leafed plants, well planted elsewhere as well. Rocks and roots.
Gentle surface movement.
Leave open swimming space in the tank as well.
Distribution:Paraguay, Central Brazil
South America: Amazon, Guaporé and Paraguay River basins.
Amazon, Guaporé and Paraguay River basins
Amazon, Guaporé and Paraguay River basins.

Breeding
Ease of Breeding:1 - 2
Sexing:Females tend to have a larger body mass.
Spawning Type:Egg Layer
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Sources:http://www.aquahobby.com
http://www.fishbase.org
http://www.aquatic-hobbyist.com
http://www.grizzlyrun.com
http://www.fishbase.us
http://en.mimi.hu
http://www.theaquariumwiki.com


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