Chalceus macrolepidotus
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| Pinktailed Chalceus | |
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| 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 |
| Water Hardness |
6-10 |
| Stocking Ratio | 1:2 M:F |
| Availability | Rare |
| Diet | |
| Life Span |
3-8 years |
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[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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Facts about Chalceus macrolepidotus
| Availability | Rare |
| Common name | Pinktailed Chalceus |
| Diet | Omnivore + |
| Difficulty | Moderate |
| Family | Characidae + |
| Foods | Pellet Food +, Flake Food +, and Live Food + |
| Maximum Size | 9 in (22.86 cm) + |
| Maximum age | 8 + |
| Maximum hardness | 10 + |
| Maximum pH | 7.5 + |
| Maximum temperature | 298.706 K (25.556 °C, 78 °F, 537.67 °R) + |
| Minimum Tank Size | 55 US Gallon (208.198 liters, 208,197.648 mL) + |
| Minimum hardness | 6 + |
| Minimum pH | 6.8 + |
| Minimum temperature | 295.372 K (22.222 °C, 72 °F, 531.67 °R) + |
| Scientific name | Chalceus macrolepidotus |


