Bathyaethiops caudomaculatus

From The Aquarium Wiki

Jump to: navigation, search




African Moon Tetra
African Moon Tetra
Species Bathyaethiops caudomaculatus
Difficulty Moderate
Min. Tank Size 75.708 liters
75,708.236 mL

20 US Gallons (75.7L)

Size 3.15 in

6-8 cm (2.4-3.1")

pH 6.3 - 7.3
Temp. 296.15 K
73.4 °F
533.07 °R

300.15 K
80.6 °F
540.27 °R
23 -27 °C (73.4-80.6°F)

Water Hardness

5-12

Stocking Ratio 1:2 M:F
Availability Uncommon
Diet

Omnivore
Pellet Foods
Flake Foods
Live Foods

Life Span

3-5 years

Contents

[edit] Alternative names

African Moon Tetra

[edit] Sexing

The female will appear more full in the belly than the male.

[edit] Tank compatibility

A peaceful shoaling community fish, keep in groups of 6 or more with other peaceful tankmates.

[edit] Diet

Omnivorous and will accept most foods including pellet and flake as well as live/frozen food such as bloodworm and daphnia.

[edit] Feeding regime

Feed once or twice a day.

[edit] Environment Specifics

Appreciates a densely planted tank with open swimming space.

[edit] Behaviour

A peaceful shoaling fish that generally occupies the top levels of the water column.

[edit] Identification

An attractive Tetra with a rounded body, which is coloured a pale yellow and with large round eyes. The fins are transulcent and tinged with red with a large black spot at the base of the forked caudal fin.

[edit] Pictures

[edit] External links

Facts about Bathyaethiops caudomaculatus
Availability Uncommon
Common name African Moon Tetra
Diet Omnivore  +
Difficulty Moderate
Family Alestidae  +
Foods Pellet Food  +, Flake Food  +, and Live Food  +
Maximum Size 3.15 in (8 cm)  +
Maximum age 5  +
Maximum hardness 12  +
Maximum pH 7.3  +
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 5  +
Minimum pH 6.3  +
Minimum temperature 296.15 K (23 °C, 73.4 °F, 533.07 °R)  +
Scientific name Bathyaethiops caudomaculatus
Personal tools
brackish water