Difference between revisions of "Astyanax leopoldi"
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| − | + | == Sexing == | |
| − | + | :Not easy to sex, females will be fuller in the belly. | |
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| − | + | == Tank compatibility == | |
| − | + | :A peaceful shoaling fish that must be kept in groups of 6 or more. Do not keep them with anything predatory. | |
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| + | == Diet == | ||
| + | :This fish wil accept most foods including pellet and flake, [[spirulina]], [[brine shrimp]] and [[daphnia]] and they may also nibble on blanched vegetables. | ||
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| + | == Feeding regime == | ||
| + | :Feed once or twice a day. | ||
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| + | == Environment specifics == | ||
| + | :They should have a spacious tank with plenty of open swimming space and some current, décor in the form of [[bogwood]] and driftwood branches and some planting is appreciated. | ||
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| + | == Behaviour == | ||
| + | :A very active shoaling fish. | ||
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| + | == Identification == | ||
| + | :With a body shape similar to the more often seen [[Serpae Tetra]], this fish is pale and iridescent gold in colour, the body is almost translucent, and there is a darker marking on the caudal peduncle. The eye has red above it. | ||
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Latest revision as of 03:17, 13 December 2017
Leopold's Tetra
Leopold's Tetra
Astyanax leopoldi
95 Litres (25 US G.)
5.1-5.6cm (2-2.2 ")
Freshwater
6.0 - 7.0
23.3-26.7°C (74 -80 °F)
5-15 °d
1:2 M:F
5-12 years
Family
Characidae
Contents
Sexing[edit]
- Not easy to sex, females will be fuller in the belly.
Tank compatibility[edit]
- A peaceful shoaling fish that must be kept in groups of 6 or more. Do not keep them with anything predatory.
Diet[edit]
- This fish wil accept most foods including pellet and flake, spirulina, brine shrimp and daphnia and they may also nibble on blanched vegetables.
Feeding regime[edit]
- Feed once or twice a day.
Environment specifics[edit]
- They should have a spacious tank with plenty of open swimming space and some current, décor in the form of bogwood and driftwood branches and some planting is appreciated.
Behaviour[edit]
- A very active shoaling fish.
Identification[edit]
- With a body shape similar to the more often seen Serpae Tetra, this fish is pale and iridescent gold in colour, the body is almost translucent, and there is a darker marking on the caudal peduncle. The eye has red above it.
Pictures[edit]
External links[edit]
- Fishbase (Mirrors:
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