Rhabdalestes septentrionalis
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| Short-Finned Congo Tetra | |
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| Short-Finned Congo Tetra | |
| Species | Rhabdalestes septentrionalis |
| Difficulty | Moderate |
| Min. Tank Size | 94.635 liters 94,635.295 mL 25 US Gallons (94.6L) |
| Size | 2.756 in
6-7 cm (2.4-2.8") |
| pH | 6.0 - 7.5 |
| Temp. | 295.15 K 71.6 °F 531.27 °R 301.15 K |
| Water Hardness |
6-20 |
| Stocking Ratio | 1:2 M:F |
| Availability | Rare |
| Diet | |
| Life Span |
3-5 years |
Contents |
[edit] Alternative names
- Short-Finned Congo Tetra
[edit] Other Scientific Names
- Hemigrammopetersius intermedius
[edit] Sexing
- Females are fuller in the belly than males.
[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 with long finnage.
[edit] Diet
- Will accept most foods including pellet and flake as well as live/frozen food such as bloodworm and brine shrimp.
[edit] Feeding regime
- Feed once or twice a day.
[edit] Environment Specifics
- Keep in a spacious tank with lots of open swimming space as well as hiding places amongst dense planting.
[edit] Behaviour
- An active shoaling fish.
[edit] Identification
- An elongate slender fish with a forked caudal. The body is translucent and silver with an iridescent yellow-green lateral line. The fins are mostly transparent but the caudal has hints of yellow colouration.
