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| Family: |
Characidae |
| Species: |
Hemigrammus stictus |
| Common Name: |
Red Base Tetra, Bloodtail Tetra |
| Size: |
Up to 1.7 inches (4.3 cm) |
| Habitat: |
South America: Amazon, Negro, and Orinoco River basins, and coastal rivers in Guyana |
| Min Tank Size: |
15 gallon long or larger for schools. |
| Diet: |
Omnivorous, will accept most flake foods, frozen,
live and freeze-dried. |
| Behavior: |
Active and peaceful schooling fish, should be kept
in groups of 6 or more. Can be timid |
| Water: |
Water Chemistry not critical, temperature 73 - 81°F
(23 – 27°C) pH 6.0-7.0 dH range: 5 - 8 |
| Care: |
Medium, keep in schools. Likes a well-planted aquarium with lots of hiding places. |
| Communities: |
Excellent, with similar sized and active fish. |
| Suitability: |
Good, with care. |
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