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Chalceus macrolepidotus
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| Pinktailed Chalceus | |
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| Pinktail Chalceus | |
| Species | Chalceus macrolepidotus |
| Family | Characidae |
| 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) |
| sg | Freshwater |
| pH | 6.8 - 7.5 |
| Temp. | 295.372 K 22.222 °C 531.67 °R 298.706 K |
| Water Hardness |
6-10 °d |
| Stocking Ratio | 1:2 M:F |
| Availability | Rare |
| Diet | |
| Life Span |
3-8 years |
| Habitat | |
Contents |
[edit] Alternative names
- Pinktailed Chalceus, 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 iridescence. 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.
