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Georgett's Tetra
Georgett's Tetra
Hyphessobrycon georgettae
76 Litres (20 US G.)
2.5-4.1cm (1-1.6 ")
Freshwater
6.0 - 7.0
23 -27 °C (73.4-80.6°F)
2-12 °d
2:3 M:F
3-8 years
Family
Characidae
Contents
Additional names
- Georgett's Tetra, Georgis Tetra
Additional scientific names
- Hyphessobrycon georgetti, Hemigrammus georgettae
Origin
- South America: Suriname.
Sexing
- Mature females will have a fuller thicker body than males.
Tank compatibility
- A peaceful shoaling fish, keep in groups of 6 or more. Does well with other peaceful community fish, do not keep with aggressive or predatory fish.
Diet
- Will take most foods including flake, pellet and live/frozen foods.
Feeding regime
- Feed once or twice a day.
Environment Specifics
- Appreciate a mature spacious tank with both dense planting and open swimming space.
Behaviour
- A peaceful mid-swimming shoaling fish.
Identification
- Similar in body shape to the Cardinal Tetra, however, this fish is translucent with the spine and stomach visible. There is glittering iridescence on the body and fins.
Pictures
External links
- Fishbase (Mirrors:
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