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Bryconops affinis
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| Orangefin Tetra | |
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| Orangefin Tetra | |
| Species | Bryconops affinis |
| Family | Characidae |
| Difficulty | Moderate |
| Min. Tank Size | 94.635 liters 94,635.295 mL 25 US Gallons (94.6L) |
| Size | 4.724 in
10-12 cm (3.9-4.7") |
| sg | Freshwater |
| pH | 5.5 - 7.5 |
| Temp. | 295.15 K 71.6 °F 531.27 °R 301.15 K |
| Water Hardness |
10-20 °d |
| Stocking Ratio | 1:2 M:F |
| Availability | Rare |
| Diet | |
| Life Span |
3-5 years |
| Habitat | |
Contents |
[edit] Alternative names
- Orangefin Tetra
[edit] Synonyms
- Tetragonopterus affinis
[edit] Sexing
- Females may appear plumper than males.
[edit] Tank compatibility
- An active fish that should be kept in shoals of 6 or more. Is fast swimming and can be nippy, so should only be kept with robust similar sized fish.
[edit] Diet
- Will accept most foods including pellet and flake as well as live/frozen food such as brine shrimp and bloodworm.
[edit] Feeding regime
- Feed once or twice a day.
[edit] Environment Specifics
- Requires a spacious tank with plenty of open swimming space as well as some hiding places. Prefers a medium to strong current and can be sensitive to water quality issues. They do require a laterally spacious tank due to their high activity levels.
[edit] Behaviour
- A very active shoaling fish.
[edit] Identification
- An elongate fish with large eyes in comparison to the head. The body is iridescent silver while the fins have hints of orange with black. The caudal fin is forked.
