Bryconops caudomaculatus
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| Tailspot Tetra | |
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| Tailspot Tetra | |
| Species | Bryconops caudomaculatus |
| Difficulty | Moderate |
| Min. Tank Size | 94.635 liters 94,635.295 mL 25 US Gallons (94.6L) |
| Size | 5.118 in
12-13 cm (4.7-5.1") |
| pH | 6.5 - 7.5 |
| Temp. | 296.15 K 73.4 °F 533.07 °R 299.15 K |
| Water Hardness |
15-25 |
| Stocking Ratio | 1:2 M:F |
| Availability | Rare |
| Diet | |
| Life Span |
3-5 years |
Contents |
[edit] Alternative names
- Tailspot Tetra
[edit] Sexing
- Not known, females may appear fuller in the belly than males.
[edit] Tank compatibility
- This fish should be kept in shoals of at least 6. Should not be kept with smaller fish or fish with long finnage.
[edit] Diet
- Omnivorous, will accept most foods including pellet and flake as well as live/frozen foods such as daphnia and bloodworm.
[edit] Feeding regime
- Feed once or twice a day.
[edit] Environment Specifics
- Shoaling fish that appreciates a good current and open swimming space.
[edit] Behaviour
- This fish can be nippy and will be pushy amongst themselves. Keep in a good sized shoal in order to keep any aggression within the species group.
[edit] Identification
- How to id the animal.
[edit] Pictures
[edit] External links
Facts about Bryconops caudomaculatus
| Availability | Rare |
| Common name | Tailspot Tetra |
| Diet | Omnivore + |
| Difficulty | Moderate |
| Family | Characidae + |
| Foods | Pellet Food +, Flake Food +, and Live Food + |
| Maximum Size | 5.118 in (13 cm) + |
| Maximum age | 5 + |
| Maximum hardness | 25 + |
| Maximum pH | 7.5 + |
| Maximum temperature | 299.15 K (26 °C, 78.8 °F, 538.47 °R) + |
| Minimum Tank Size | 25 US Gallon (94.635 liters, 94,635.295 mL) + |
| Minimum hardness | 15 + |
| Minimum pH | 6.5 + |
| Minimum temperature | 296.15 K (23 °C, 73.4 °F, 533.07 °R) + |
| Scientific name | Bryconops caudomaculatus |


