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| Family: |
Characidae |
| Species: |
Chalceus macrolepidotus |
| Common Name: |
Pink-tailed chalceus |
| Size: |
Up to 10 inches (25.4 cm) |
| Habitat: |
South America: Negro and Orinoco River basins. |
| Min Tank Size: |
At least 55 gallons for a specimen. 125 gallons
for a school |
| Diet: |
Carnivorous, will accept flake frozen or live. |
| Behavior: |
A active and predatory Characin, keep singly of
large schools of 8 or more. |
| Water: |
Temperature 73- 82°F (23-28°C), dH range: 6.0 -
18.0, pH : 6.0 - 7.5 |
| Care: |
Medium, needs well oxygenated water. |
| Communities: |
Can be kept with fish its own size. |
| Suitability: |
Best in species tank. |
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