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| Family: |
CHARACIDAE |
| Species: |
Hyphessobrycon bifasciatus |
| Common Name: |
Yellow Tetra |
| Size: |
Up to 2 inches (5 cm) |
| Habitat: |
SOUTH AMERICA: streams, rivers, and Lake around
Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. |
| Min Tank Size: |
15 gallons or larger for schools. |
| Diet: |
Omnivorous, will accept most flake foods, frozen,
live and freeze-dried. |
| Behavior: |
Peaceful and timid schooling fish, should be kept
in groups of 6 or more. |
| Water: |
Water Chemistry not critical, temperature 68 - 77°F
(20 – 25°C) pH 5.8-8.0 dH range: 15 - 30 |
| Care: |
Easy, keep in schools. |
| Communities: |
Excellent, keep in schools with other small fish. |
| Suitability: |
Excellent, for all. |
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