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Hemigrammus hyanuary
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| January Tetra | |
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| January Tetra | |
| Species | Hemigrammus hyanuary |
| Family | Characidae |
| Difficulty | Moderate |
| Min. Tank Size | 56.781 liters 56,781.177 mL 15 US Gallons (56.8L) |
| Size | 1.732 in
4-4.4 cm (1.6-1.7") |
| sg | Freshwater |
| pH | 6.0 - 7.5 |
| Temp. | 296.15 K 73.4 °F 533.07 °R 300.15 K |
| Water Hardness |
5-15 °d |
| Stocking Ratio | 1:2 M:F |
| Availability | Uncommon |
| Diet | |
| Life Span |
3-5 years |
| Habitat | |
Contents |
[edit] Alternative names
- January Tetra
[edit] Sexing
- The female is more full and rounded in the belly than males.
[edit] Tank compatibility
- A peaceful shoaling community 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 densely planted tank with dark substrate and floating plants and some open swimming space.
[edit] Behaviour
- An active peaceful shoaling fish.
[edit] Identification
- An elongate slender Tetra which is pale in base colour with a vivid bright yellow lateral line from the gills to the caudal peduncle. At the caudal peduncle there is a large black dot. The caudal fin itself is sharply forked and and the fins are mainly translucent with a slight yellow tint.
