Moenkhausia intermedia

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Gold Line Scissor Tail
Gold Line Scissor Tail
Species	Moenkhausia intermedia
Difficulty	Moderate
Min. Tank Size	45.425 liters 45,424.941 mL 12 US Gallons (45.4L)
Size	3.15 in 6-8 cm (2.4-3.1")
pH	6.0 - 7.0
Temp.	296.15 K 73.4 °F 533.07 °R 300.15 K 80.6 °F 540.27 °R23 -27 °C (73.4-80.6°F)
Water Hardness	3-6
Stocking Ratio	1:2 M:F
Availability	Uncommon
Diet	Omnivore Pellet Foods Flake Foods Live Foods
Life Span	3-5 years

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Gold Line Scissor Tail

[edit] Sexing

Females are plumper and rounder than males. Males have more vibrant colouration.

[edit] Tank compatibility

A peaceful shoaling fish that should be kept in groups of 6 or more. Keep with other peaceful community fish.

[edit] Diet

Will accept most foods including pellet and flake as well as live/frozen food such as brine shrimp and bloodworm.

[edit] Feeding regime

Feed once or twice a day.

[edit] Environment Specifics

Prefers a spacious tank that has some dense planting as well as open swimming space. A well-fitting secure lid is a must as this fish may try and jump if spooked.

[edit] Behaviour

A peaceful shoaling fish.

[edit] Identification

A small elongate fish with a pale body, almost translucent, occasionally with red-orange hues. The caudal is long and forked with a black caudal peduncle and a black bar on each lobe with a white base colour. The lateral line is visible as an irridescent gold stripe.

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[edit] External links

• Fishbase