Hemigrammus ocellifer
From The Aquarium Wiki
 |
You can contribute to the Aquarium Wiki by expanding this article. Dont be shy!. |
| Head and Tail Light Tetra | |
| |
| Head and Tail Light Tetra | |
| Species | Hemigrammus ocellifer |
| Difficulty | Moderate |
| Min. Tank Size | 45.425 liters 45,424.941 mL 12 US Gallons (45.4L) |
| Size | 1.969 in
4-5 cm (1.6-2") |
| pH | 6.0 - 8.0 |
| Temp. | 295.15 K 71.6 °F 531.27 °R 299.15 K |
| Water Hardness |
5-19 |
| Stocking Ratio | 1:2 M:F |
| Availability | Uncommon |
| Diet | |
| Life Span |
3-5 years |
Contents |
[edit] Alternative names
- Head and Tail Light Tetra, Beacon Fish
[edit] Other Scientific Names
- Holopristis ocellifer, Tetragonopterus ocellifer, Hemigrammus ocellifer ocellifer
[edit] Sexing
- The female is fuller in the belly than males. Also the pointed swim bladder of male can be clearly seen when viewed in a glass against the light, only part of the rounded swim bladder is visible in females.
[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
- The body is oval-shaped and silver in colour. The back is arched and the dorsal fin stands tall. There are two black spots; one just behind the gill cover and the other at the base of the tail. A silvery-white line runs from the eye to the tail. The upper part of the iris is bright red and there is an orange to copper spot right above the black one at the base of the tail. The fins are transparent.
[edit] Pictures
[edit] External links
Facts about Hemigrammus ocellifer
| Availability | Uncommon |
| Common name | Head and Tail Light Tetra , and Beacon Fish |
| Diet | Omnivore + |
| Difficulty | Moderate |
| Family | Characidae + |
| Foods | Pellet Food +, Flake Food +, and Live Food + |
| Maximum Size | 1.969 in (5 cm) + |
| Maximum age | 5 + |
| Maximum hardness | 19 + |
| Maximum pH | 8 + |
| Maximum temperature | 299.15 K (26 °C, 78.8 °F, 538.47 °R) + |
| Minimum Tank Size | 12 US Gallon (45.425 liters, 45,424.941 mL) + |
| Minimum hardness | 5 + |
| Minimum pH | 6 + |
| Minimum temperature | 295.15 K (22 °C, 71.6 °F, 531.27 °R) + |
| Scientific name | Hemigrammus ocellifer, Holopristis ocellifer, Tetragonopterus ocellifer, and Hemigrammus ocellifer ocellifer |
