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| Family: |
Characidae |
| Species: |
Iguanodectes Spilurus |
| Common Name: |
Slender Tetra |
| Size: |
Up to 2" (5cm) |
| Habitat: |
SOUTH AMERICA: Amazon, Essequibo, Orinoco, and Tocantins
River basins. |
| Min Tank Size: |
24” long. |
| Diet: |
Omnivore, not picky- flakes, pellet, freeze dried
or frozen. |
| Behavior: |
Peaceful, schooling, active swimmers. |
| Water: |
Temperature of 73°F to 81°F (23°-27°C), pH range:
5.0 – 7.5; dH range: 18 |
| Care: |
Easy, Need plenty of swimming room towards the top
of the tank, keep in a school of at least 6 conspecifics. |
| Communities: |
Good with other peaceful fish. |
| Suitability: |
Hard to find but easy to take care of. |
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