Aphyocharax paraguayensis
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| Dawn Tetra | |
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| Dawn Tetra | |
| Species | Aphyocharax paraguayensis |
| Difficulty | Moderate |
| Min. Tank Size | 75.708 liters 75,708.236 mL 20 US Gallons (75.7L) |
| Size | 1.181 in
2.5-3 cm (1-1.2") |
| pH | 5.5 - 7.5 |
| Temp. | 295.15 K 71.6 °F 531.27 °R 300.15 K |
| Water Hardness |
10-15 |
| Stocking Ratio | 2:3 M:F |
| Availability | Uncommon |
| Diet | |
| Life Span |
2-5 years |
Contents |
[edit] Alternative names
- Dawn Tetra, Panda Tetra, Rio Paraguay Tetra
[edit] Sexing
- Females are plumper and larger than the males.
[edit] Tank compatibility
- A peaceful community fish, will do well with other community fish, but avoid slower swimming fish with long tails as this Tetra may nip.
[edit] Diet
- This Tetra is a carnivore, will accept most pellet, flake foods and live or frozen food.
[edit] Feeding regime
- Twice a day.
[edit] Environment Specifics
- Prefers to have a long spacious tank with lots of swimming room as this is a very active fish.
[edit] Behaviour
- A shoaling fish, keep in groups of at least 6.
[edit] Identification
- An elongated iridescent silver body with a black spot at the base of the tail, tipped with white, and a black and white band on the anal fin.
[edit] Pictures
[edit] External links
Facts about Aphyocharax paraguayensis
| Availability | Uncommon |
| Common name | Dawn Tetra |
| Diet | Carnivore + |
| Difficulty | Moderate |
| Family | Characidae + |
| Foods | Pellet Food +, Flake Food +, and Live Food + |
| Maximum Size | 1.181 in (3 cm) + |
| Maximum age | 5 + |
| Maximum hardness | 15 + |
| Maximum pH | 7.5 + |
| Maximum temperature | 300.15 K (27 °C, 80.6 °F, 540.27 °R) + |
| Minimum Tank Size | 20 US Gallon (75.708 liters, 75,708.236 mL) + |
| Minimum hardness | 10 + |
| Minimum pH | 5.5 + |
| Minimum temperature | 295.15 K (22 °C, 71.6 °F, 531.27 °R) + |
| Scientific name | Aphyocharax paraguayensis |
