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| Family: |
CHARACIDAE |
| Species: |
Hemigrammus rodwayi |
| Common Name: |
Golden Tetra |
| Size: |
Up to 2.0 inches (5.3cm) |
| Habitat: |
SOUTH AMERICA: Rivers of Guyana, Suriname, French
Guiana, and Amazon River basin where it is particularly abundant
in coastal creeks and floodplains. |
| Min Tank Size: |
20 gallons or larger for schools. |
| Diet: |
Omnivorous. Flakes, and live. |
| Behavior: |
Peaceful schooling species. |
| Water: |
Temperature 75.2-82.4°F (24-28°C), dH range: 10.0
- 15.0, pH : 6.0 - 6.5 |
| Care: |
No special water considerations needed. Just good
aquarium maintenance habits as needed with all fish. |
| Communities: |
Good |
| Suitability: |
Good for medium to experienced fish keepers. |
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