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Family:
CHARACIDAE
Species:
Poecilocharax weitzmani
Common Name:
Black Morpho Tetra, Black Darter Tetra.
Size:
1.5 in (4.0 cm)
Habitat:
SOUTH AMERICA: Upper Solimões, Upper Negro, and Upper Orinoco 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 critical, 75 -82°F (24 – 28°C)
pH 5.2-6.5 dH range: 5
Care:
Open spaces, many plants, with plants subduing the
lighting. No hardwater and alkaline conditions.
