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Bryconaethiops microstoma
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| Filament Tetra | |
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| Filament Tetra | |
| Species | Bryconaethiops microstoma |
| Family | Alestidae |
| Difficulty | Moderate |
| Min. Tank Size | 246.052 liters 246,051.766 mL 65 US Gallons (246.1L) |
| Size | 5.906 in
12-15 cm (4.7-5.9") |
| sg | Freshwater |
| pH | 6.0 - 7.5 |
| Temp. | 297.15 K 75.2 °F 534.87 °R 301.15 K |
| Water Hardness |
8-18 °d |
| Stocking Ratio | 1:2 M:F |
| Availability | Uncommon |
| Diet | |
| Life Span |
5-10 years |
| Habitat | |
Contents |
[edit] Alternative names
- Filament Tetra
[edit] Sexing
- Not known, females may appear fuller in the belly than males.
[edit] Tank compatibility
- Best kept in shoals of 6 or more in a species tank or with robust similar sized tank mates.
[edit] Diet
- Will accept most foods but prefers a meaty diet with foods such as shrimp, bloodworm and brine shrimp.
[edit] Feeding regime
- Feed once or twice a day.
[edit] Environment Specifics
- Keep this fish in a spacious tank with open swimming space and some hiding places provided in bogwood and rocks.
[edit] Behaviour
- A medium sized shoaling fish, can be nippy.
[edit] Identification
- An elongate and high-backed fish with large scales and deep silver colouration, the dorsal fin has elongated spines and reduced fins giving it a long "spiky" look. All fins are darker in colour than the body and edged in black. The anal fin also has white edging.
