Hemigrammus ocelliferHead and Tail Light TetraBeacon tetraHead-and-Taillight TetraFeux-De-Position, Tetra oceladaHead and Tail-Light Fish |
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| Physical |
| Size: | 4.69 cm (1.85 in.) Stocking Density Calculator |
| Compatability: | Community
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| Minimum Tank Size: | 13.75 Gallons (52.05) Liters |
| Ease of Keeping: | 1 - 2 |
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| Water Conditions |
| Type: | Freshwater |
| Temperature: | 75.99° F (24.44° C) |
| pH: | 6.75 |
| General Hardness (GH): | 13.09 |
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| Living |
| Life Span: | 4 years. |
| Food Preference: | Omnivorous.
Tubifex, granules, tablets, flakes.
Frozen, freeze dried and live foods.
Bloodworms, small insects, crustaceans and plants. |
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| Swimming Level: | Top and Middle |
| Schooling: | Yes |
| Minimum School Size: | 6 |
| Setup: | Slow moving water and live plants and shaded areas are needed especially along the surface.
Semi-subdued lighting.
Dark substrate. |
| Distribution: | South America.
Amazon Basin/Drainage.
Brazil and Peru.
Rivers in Guyana, Suriname, French Guiana.
Orinoco Rivers. |
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| Breeding |
| Ease of Breeding: | 1 - 2 |
| Sexing: | Females are generally larger bodied than males, especially when getting ready to mate.
Males are smaller. |
| Spawning Type: | Egg Layers |
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