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{{Fish Data | {{Fish Data | ||
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| − | |name= | + | |name=Colombian Tetra |
| − | |extra_common_names= | + | |extra_common_names=Colombian Tetra, Colombian Blue Tetra, Colombian Tetra, Blue-Red Colombian Tetra, Colombian Red Fin |
|species=Hyphessobrycon ecuadoriensis | |species=Hyphessobrycon ecuadoriensis | ||
|extra_scientific_names=Megalamphodus ecuadorensis | |extra_scientific_names=Megalamphodus ecuadorensis | ||
| − | |image= | + | |image=Hyphessobrycon colombianus.jpg |
| − | |caption= | + | |caption=Colombian Blue Tetra |
|availability=R | |availability=R | ||
|habitat=South America | |habitat=South America | ||
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|max_water_hardness=8 | |max_water_hardness=8 | ||
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| − | + | == Sexing == | |
| − | + | :Males have more vibrant colouration than females. | |
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| − | + | == Tank compatibility == | |
| − | + | :A peaceful shoaling fish, keep in groups of 6 or more. Do not keep with long-finned fish as this Tetra may well fin-nip. | |
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| + | == Diet == | ||
| + | :Will take most foods including pellet and flake as well as live/frozen food such as [[bloodworm]] and [[brine shrimp]]. | ||
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| + | == Feeding regime == | ||
| + | :Feed once or twice a day. | ||
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| + | == Environment specifics == | ||
| + | :The aquarium should be well planted on the sides and the background. The substrate should be dark and the light should be dimmed by using some floating plants, to bring out the colours of this fish. | ||
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| + | == Behaviour == | ||
| + | :A peaceful shoaling fish. | ||
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| + | == Identification == | ||
| + | :Note this rare fish is often confused with ''[[Hyphessobrycon columbianus]]'' which looks very similar. | ||
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{{Categories | {{Categories | ||
|Category=Fish, Fish (Freshwater), Characins, Tetras | |Category=Fish, Fish (Freshwater), Characins, Tetras | ||
Latest revision as of 15:04, 10 March 2020
Colombian Blue Tetra
Hyphessobrycon ecuadoriensis
57 Litres (15 US G.)
3-4 cm (1.2-1.6")
Freshwater
6.5 - 7.0
23 -28 °C (73.4-82.4°F)
5-8 °d
1:2 M:F
5-8 years
Family
Characidae
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Contents
Additional names
- Colombian Tetra, Colombian Blue Tetra, Colombian Tetra, Blue-Red Colombian Tetra, Colombian Red Fin
Additional scientific names
- Megalamphodus ecuadorensis
Sexing[edit]
- Males have more vibrant colouration than females.
Tank compatibility[edit]
- A peaceful shoaling fish, keep in groups of 6 or more. Do not keep with long-finned fish as this Tetra may well fin-nip.
Diet[edit]
- Will take most foods including pellet and flake as well as live/frozen food such as bloodworm and brine shrimp.
Feeding regime[edit]
- Feed once or twice a day.
Environment specifics[edit]
- The aquarium should be well planted on the sides and the background. The substrate should be dark and the light should be dimmed by using some floating plants, to bring out the colours of this fish.
Behaviour[edit]
- A peaceful shoaling fish.
Identification[edit]
- Note this rare fish is often confused with Hyphessobrycon columbianus which looks very similar.
Pictures[edit]
External links[edit]
- Fishbase (Mirrors:
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