Citharinus citharus

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High-Backed Tetra
High-Backed Tetra
Species Citharinus citharus
Difficulty Moderate
Min. Tank Size 567.812 liters
567,811.767 mL

150 US Gallons (567.8L)

Size 22.835 in

45-58 cm (17.7-22.8")

pH 6.5 - 7.2
Temp. 296.15 K
73.4 °F
533.07 °R

301.15 K
82.4 °F
542.07 °R
23 -28 °C (73.4-82.4°F)

Water Hardness

6-10

Stocking Ratio 1:2 M:F
Availability Rare
Diet

Omnivore
Pellet Foods
Flake Foods
Live Foods

Life Span

8-12 years


Contents

[edit] Alternative names

Moon Fish, High-Backed Tetra

[edit] Other Scientific Names

Citharinus citharus citharus

[edit] Sexing

Unknown

[edit] Tank compatibility

Top, Middle or Bottom feeder?

[edit] Diet

More detail on diet...

[edit] Feeding regime

How often to feed, etc.

[edit] Environment Specifics

Unknown

[edit] Behaviour

Unknown

[edit] Identification

How to id the animal.

[edit] Pictures

[edit] External links

Facts about Citharinus citharus
Availability Rare
Common name High-Backed Tetra
Diet Omnivore  +
Difficulty Moderate
Family Citharinidae  +
Foods Pellet Food  +, Flake Food  +, and Live Food  +
Maximum Size 22.835 in (58 cm)  +
Maximum age 12  +
Maximum hardness 10  +
Maximum pH 7.2  +
Maximum temperature 301.15 K (28 °C, 82.4 °F, 542.07 °R)  +
Minimum Tank Size 150 US Gallon (567.812 liters, 567,811.767 mL)  +
Minimum hardness 6  +
Minimum pH 6.5  +
Minimum temperature 296.15 K (23 °C, 73.4 °F, 533.07 °R)  +
Scientific name Citharinus citharus
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