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Characidium rachovii
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| Rachow's Darter Tetra | |
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| Rachow's Darter Tetra | |
| Species | Characidium rachovii |
| Family | Crenuchidae |
| Difficulty | Moderate |
| Min. Tank Size | 56.781 liters 56,781.177 mL 15 US Gallons (56.8L) |
| Size | 1.969 in
4-5 cm (1.6-2") |
| sg | Freshwater |
| pH | 5.6 - 7.5 |
| Temp. | 293.15 K 68 °F 527.67 °R 297.15 K |
| Water Hardness |
10-25 °d |
| Stocking Ratio | 1:2 M:F |
| Availability | Uncommon |
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| Life Span |
5-8 years |
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[edit] Alternative names
- Rachow's Darter Tetra, Walking Tetra, Hummingbird Tetra
[edit] Sexing
- Unknown
[edit] Tank compatibility
- A bottom dwelling Tetra that appreciates others of it's kind. Do not keep with larger predatory fish, peaceful mid-top dwellers of similar size may work well such as Hatchetfish and Danios.
[edit] Diet
- Will eat most kinds of food that end up on the bottom of the tank. However, due to its narrow mouth it has a hard time with sinking pellets and other larger foods. Seems to enjoy bloodworms.
[edit] Feeding regime
- Up to 3 times daily
[edit] Environment Specifics
- Unknown
[edit] Behaviour
- Spends most of its time on the bottom of the tank, resting on its pectoral fins. Will occasionally hover in place by beating its fins rapidly, similar to a hummingbird.
[edit] Identification
- The Darter Tetra has an elongated body with black markings running down the side. They have a narrow face and pronounced pectoral fins.
[edit] Pictures
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