Chalceus macrolepidotus

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Pinktailed Chalceus
Pinktail Chalceus
Species	Chalceus macrolepidotus
Difficulty	Moderate
Min. Tank Size	208.198 liters 208,197.648 mL 55 US Gallons (208.2L)
Size	22.86 cm 8-9 " (20.3-22.9cm)
pH	6.8 - 7.5
Temp.	295.372 K 22.222 °C 531.67 °R 298.706 K 25.556 °C 537.67 °R72 -78 °F (22.2-25.6°C)
Water Hardness	6-10
Stocking Ratio	1:2 M:F
Availability	Rare
Diet	Omnivore Pellet Foods Flake Foods Live Foods
Life Span	3-8 years

[edit] Alternative names

Pinktail Chalceus, Pink Tail Chalceus, Pink-Tailed Characin

[edit] Sexing

Very difficult to sex visually.

[edit] Tank compatibility

A large and predatory fish that should not be kept with smaller fish. Only keep with similar-sized or larger robust fish. This fish should be kept singly or in groups of 8 or more to spread any aggression.

[edit] Diet

Will accept most meaty foods including pellet and flake as well as live/frozen food such as earthworms, shrimp, bloodworm and other meaty treats.

[edit] Feeding regime

Feed once or twice a day.

[edit] Environment Specifics

A laterally long tank is essential with plenty of open swimming space and excellent filtration. A secure lid is a must as this fish is known to jump.

[edit] Behaviour

A large active predatory fish.

[edit] Identification

An elongate, laterally compressed fish with large scales. The upper parts have rows of large scales, while the lower parts have much smaller ones. The back is brownish-silver while the flanks are silver with a greenish irridescence. The belly is pinkish-silver. The fins range from yellow to dark red in colour. The upper part of the iris is yellow to orange. There is a dark spot near the gill cover.

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[edit] External links

• Fishbase
• Badmans Tropical Fish
• Mongabay