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Family:
Characidae
Species:
Hemigrammus bellottii
Common Name:
Dash-dot tetra.
Size:
Up to 1.25 in (2.6 cm)
Habitat:
South America: Solimões, Negro, and Maroni River basins.
Min Tank Size:
15 Gallons for a singles species tank with a nice
school.
Diet:
Omnivorous: Will accept many small foods such as
brine shrimp or daphnia, freeze-dried bloodworms and tubifex,
micro pellet food, and a high quality flake food.
Behavior:
Peaceful schooler.
Water:
Water Chemistry not overly critical, 73 -82°F (23–
28°C) pH 6.2-7.1 dH range: 5 - 15
Care:
Open spaces, many plants, driftwood and with plants subduing the lighting.
Communities:
Due to their shy nature and water requirements they are best in a species tank. They would be OK with other small fish that will not out compete them for food.
Suitability:
Intermediate. Color tends to fade in the aquarium
if conditions are not ideal.
