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| − | + | == Sexing == | |
| − | + | :Sexually mature males are smaller and more brightly coloured than the females. | |
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| + | == Tank compatibility == | ||
| + | :An easy-going fish that should be compatible with similar-sized peaceful community fish. Avoid anything with long fancy fins though as they may be fin-nipped. Should be kept in groups of at least 6. | ||
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| + | == Diet == | ||
| + | :Will accept most foods including pellet and flake as well as live/frozen food such as [[daphnia]] and [[brine shrimp]]. They have a small mouth so need fine granule foods. | ||
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| + | == Feeding regime == | ||
| + | :Feed once or twice a day. | ||
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| + | == Environment specifics == | ||
| + | :Appreciates a spacious tank with dense planting and plenty of hiding places. Prefers subdued lighting. Does best in acidic water. | ||
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| + | == Behaviour == | ||
| + | :A peaceful shoaling fish. | ||
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| + | == Identification == | ||
| + | :An attractive little silver-coloured fish with a bold black lateral line with a band of iridescence above this. | ||
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Latest revision as of 19:17, 6 April 2019
One-Lined African Characin
One-Lined African Characin
Nannaethiops unitaeniatus
76 Litres (20 US G.)
4.6-6.6cm (1.8-2.6 ")
Freshwater
6.5 - 7.5
22 -26 °C (71.6-78.8°F)
5-12 °d
1:2 M:F
5-8 years
Family
Distichodontidae
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Contents
Additional names
- One-Lined African Characin, Oneline Tetra
Sexing[edit]
- Sexually mature males are smaller and more brightly coloured than the females.
Tank compatibility[edit]
- An easy-going fish that should be compatible with similar-sized peaceful community fish. Avoid anything with long fancy fins though as they may be fin-nipped. Should be kept in groups of at least 6.
Diet[edit]
- Will accept most foods including pellet and flake as well as live/frozen food such as daphnia and brine shrimp. They have a small mouth so need fine granule foods.
Feeding regime[edit]
- Feed once or twice a day.
Environment specifics[edit]
- Appreciates a spacious tank with dense planting and plenty of hiding places. Prefers subdued lighting. Does best in acidic water.
Behaviour[edit]
- A peaceful shoaling fish.
Identification[edit]
- An attractive little silver-coloured fish with a bold black lateral line with a band of iridescence above this.
Pictures[edit]
External links[edit]
- Fishbase (Mirrors:
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