Gymnocorymbus bondi

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Socolof's Tetra
Socolof's Tetra
Species	Gymnocorymbus bondi
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")
pH	5.5 - 6.5
Temp.	295.372 K 22.222 °C 531.67 °R 298.15 K 25 °C 536.67 °R72 -77 °F (22.2-25°C)
Water Hardness	0-6
Stocking Ratio	1:2 M:F
Availability	Rare
Diet	Omnivore Pellet Foods Flake Foods Live Foods
Life Span	5-8 years

[edit] Alternative names

Socolof's Tetra

[edit] Other Scientific Names

Gymnocorymbus socolofi

[edit] Sexing

Males are more vibrant in colour.

[edit] Tank compatibility

A peaceful community fish that should be kept in groups of 6 or more. Keep with other peaceful community fish, but nothing too active and nothing boisterous.

[edit] Diet

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

[edit] Feeding regime

Feed once or twice a day.

[edit] Environment Specifics

Keep in a spacious tank that is dimly lit with floating plants and plenty of hiding places with some open swimming space.

[edit] Behaviour

A shy peaceful community fish.

[edit] Identification

An oval-shaped fish whose flanks are mostly silver with some blue iridescence, the fins are mostly translucent.

[edit] Pictures

[edit] External links

• Fishbase
• Aquatic Community