Difference between revisions of "Iguanodectes spilurus"
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| − | + | ::This fish belongs to the very small sub-family ''Iguanodectinae'' and originates from the Amazon River Basin. | |
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| − | + | == Sexing == | |
| − | + | :Difficult. Females may appear fuller in the belly than males. | |
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| − | + | == Tank compatibility == | |
| + | :Must be kept in shoals of 6 or more and should not bother other peaceful community tank mates provided they appreciate the same kind of environment as the Tetra. | ||
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| + | == Diet == | ||
| + | :Will take most foods but prefers live such as insects, [[bloodworm]] and [[brine shrimp]]. | ||
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| + | == Feeding regime == | ||
| + | :Feed once or twice a day. | ||
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| + | == Environment specifics == | ||
| + | :Thrives in acidic water and a strong current with plenty of lateral swimming space. | ||
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| + | == Behaviour == | ||
| + | :A peaceful active shoaling fish. | ||
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| + | == Identification == | ||
| + | :An elongate pale coloured fish with a forked caudal. The body is almost translucent, with pale green colouration. During spawning they develop a pink-red colour. | ||
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Latest revision as of 03:13, 13 December 2017
Spilurus Tetra
Spilurus Tetra
Iguanodectes spilurus
132 Litres (35 US G.)
8-10 cm (3.1-3.9")
Freshwater
5.0 - 7.5
23 -27 °C (73.4-80.6°F)
8-18 °d
1:2 M:F
4-8 years
Family
Iguanodectidae
Contents
Additional names
- Spilurus Tetra
Additional scientific names
- Piabuca spilurus, Iguanodectes tenuis
Origin[edit]
- This fish belongs to the very small sub-family Iguanodectinae and originates from the Amazon River Basin.
Sexing[edit]
- Difficult. Females may appear fuller in the belly than males.
Tank compatibility[edit]
- Must be kept in shoals of 6 or more and should not bother other peaceful community tank mates provided they appreciate the same kind of environment as the Tetra.
Diet[edit]
- Will take most foods but prefers live such as insects, bloodworm and brine shrimp.
Feeding regime[edit]
- Feed once or twice a day.
Environment specifics[edit]
- Thrives in acidic water and a strong current with plenty of lateral swimming space.
Behaviour[edit]
- A peaceful active shoaling fish.
Identification[edit]
- An elongate pale coloured fish with a forked caudal. The body is almost translucent, with pale green colouration. During spawning they develop a pink-red colour.
Pictures[edit]
Spilurus Tetras
Spilurus Tetras
External links[edit]
- Fishbase (Mirrors:
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