Poecilocharax weitzmani

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Black Darter Tetra
Black Darter Tetra
Species Poecilocharax weitzmani
Difficulty Moderate
Min. Tank Size 56.781 liters
56,781.177 mL

15 US Gallons (56.8L)

Size 1.575 in

3-4 cm (1.2-1.6")

pH 5.2 - 6.4
Temp. 297.15 K
75.2 °F
534.87 °R

301.15 K
82.4 °F
542.07 °R24 -28 °C (75.2-82.4°F)

Water Hardness

3-6

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

Black Darter Tera, Black Morpho Tetra

[edit] Other Scientific Names

Poeciliocharax weitzmani

[edit] Origin

Found in blackwater freshwater rivers in South America including upper Solimões, upper Negro, and upper Orinoco River basins[1][2].

[edit] Sexing

Females are plumper and rounder in the belly than males.

[edit] Tank compatibility

A peaceful shoaling fish, keep in groups of 6 or more. Due to its tiny size, only keep with peaceful non-predatory tankmates.

[edit] Diet

Primarily carnivorous, will take pellets, flake and live/frozen food such as brine shrimp and daphnia.

[edit] Feeding regime

Feed once or twice a day.

[edit] Environment Specifics

Must be kept in acidic conditions and thrives in a blackwater environment. Does well in a heavily planted tank.

[edit] Behaviour

A peaceful shoaling fish.

[edit] Identification

Small elongated and slender body with a bold lateral black line running from the gills to the caudal fin. The rest of the body is pale yellow-brown and slightly iridescent.

[edit] Pictures

Black Darter Tetra

[edit] References

  1. ↑ PFK Fish Mapper
  2. ↑ Fishbase

[edit] External links

Facts about Poecilocharax weitzmani
Availability Uncommon
Common name Black Darter Tetra
Diet Omnivore  +
Difficulty Moderate
Family Crenuchidae  +
Foods Pellet Food  +, Flake Food  +, and Live Food  +
Maximum Size 1.575 in (4 cm)  +
Maximum age 5  +
Maximum hardness 6  +
Maximum pH 6.4  +
Maximum temperature 301.15 K (28 °C, 82.4 °F, 542.07 °R)  +
Minimum Tank Size 15 US Gallon (56.781 liters, 56,781.177 mL)  +
Minimum hardness 3  +
Minimum pH 5.2  +
Minimum temperature 297.15 K (24 °C, 75.2 °F, 534.87 °R)  +
Scientific name Poecilocharax weitzmani
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