Bryconaethiops microstoma

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Filament Tetra
Filament Tetra
Species	Bryconaethiops microstoma
Difficulty	Moderate
Min. Tank Size	246.052 liters 246,051.766 mL 65 US Gallons (246.1L)
Size	5.906 in 12-15 cm (4.7-5.9")
pH	6.0 - 7.5
Temp.	297.15 K 75.2 °F 534.87 °R 301.15 K 82.4 °F 542.07 °R24 -28 °C (75.2-82.4°F)
Water Hardness	8-18
Stocking Ratio	1:2 M:F
Availability	Uncommon
Diet	Omnivore Pellet Foods Flake Foods Live Foods
Life Span	5-10 years

[edit] Alternative names

Filament Tetra

[edit] Sexing

Not known, females may appear fuller in the belly than males.

[edit] Tank compatibility

Best kept in shoals of 6 or more in a species tank or with robust similar sized tankmates.

[edit] Diet

Will accept most foods but prefers a meaty diet with foods such as shrimp, bloodworm and brine shrimp.

[edit] Feeding regime

Feed once or twice a day.

[edit] Environment Specifics

Keep this fish in a spacious tank with open swimming space and some hiding places provided in bogwood and rocks.

[edit] Behaviour

A medium sized shoaling fish, can be nippy.

[edit] Identification

An elongate and high-backed fish with large scales and deep silver colouration, the dorsal fin has elongated spines and reduced finnage giving it a long "spikey" look. All fins are darker in colour than the body and edged in black. The anal fin also has white edging.

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[edit] External links

• Fishbase