Difference between revisions of "Micralestes stormsi"
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| − | + | :Females may appear fuller in the belly than males. | |
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| − | + | == Tank compatibility == | |
| + | :A peaceful community fish that should be kept in groups of 6 or more. Keep with other active peaceful community fish. | ||
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| + | :Will accept most foods including pellet and flake as well as live/frozen food such as [[daphnia]] and [[brine shrimp]]. | ||
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| + | :Feed once or twice a day. | ||
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| + | :Prefers a spacious tank with plenty of open swimming space as well as some hiding places. | ||
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| + | :An active shoaling fish. | ||
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| + | == Identification == | ||
| + | :An elongate fish with a forked caudal fin. The back is quite flat with a rounded belly, the scales are large and iridescent silver and the top half of the iris is red. The caudal fin can have hints of red running through it. | ||
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Latest revision as of 03:05, 13 December 2017
True Red Congo Tetra
True Red Congo Tetra
Micralestes stormsi
95 Litres (25 US G.)
9-10 cm (3.5-3.9")
Freshwater
6.0 - 7.6
22 -26 °C (71.6-78.8°F)
18-25 °d
1:2 M:F
3-5 years
Family
Alestidae
Contents
Sexing[edit]
- Females may appear fuller in the belly than males.
Tank compatibility[edit]
- A peaceful community fish that should be kept in groups of 6 or more. Keep with other active peaceful community fish.
Diet[edit]
- Will accept most foods including pellet and flake as well as live/frozen food such as daphnia and brine shrimp.
Feeding regime[edit]
- Feed once or twice a day.
Environment specifics[edit]
- Prefers a spacious tank with plenty of open swimming space as well as some hiding places.
Behaviour[edit]
- An active shoaling fish.
Identification[edit]
- An elongate fish with a forked caudal fin. The back is quite flat with a rounded belly, the scales are large and iridescent silver and the top half of the iris is red. The caudal fin can have hints of red running through it.
Pictures[edit]
External links[edit]
- Fishbase (Mirrors:
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