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| Family: |
CHARACIDAE |
| Species: |
Hyphessobrycon socolofi |
| Common Name: |
Spotfin Tetra, Lesser Bleeding Heart Tetra. |
| Size: |
Up to 2.25 inches (5.6 cm) |
| Habitat: |
SOUTH AMERICA: Brazil, Negro River basin. |
| Min Tank Size: |
20 gallons or larger for schools. |
| Diet: |
Omnivorous, will accept most flake foods, frozen,
live and freeze-dried. |
| Behavior: |
Active and peaceful schooling fish, should be kept
in groups of 6 or more. |
| Water: |
Water Chemistry not critical, prefers soft acidic water. temperature 74 - 80°F
(23 – 27°C) pH 5.5-7.2 dH range: 1 - 4 |
| Care: |
Medium, keep in schools. |
| Communities: |
Excellent, with similar sized and active fish. |
| Suitability: |
Good, with care. |
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