Bryconops caudomaculatus

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Tailspot Tetra
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 78.8 °F 538.47 °R23 -26 °C (73.4-78.8°F)
Water Hardness	15-25
Stocking Ratio	1:2 M:F
Availability	Rare
Diet	Omnivore Pellet Foods Flake Foods Live Foods
Life Span	3-5 years

[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.

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[edit] External links

• Fishbase