Hoplias malabaricus
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| Tiger Tetra | |
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| Tiger Tetra | |
| Species | Hoplias malabaricus |
| Difficulty | Moderate |
| Min. Tank Size | 283.906 liters 283,905.883 mL 75 US Gallons (283.9L) |
| Size | 18.898 in
40-48 cm (15.7-18.9") |
| pH | 6.0 - 8.0 |
| Temp. | 293.15 K 68 °F 527.67 °R 299.15 K |
| Water Hardness |
4-25 |
| Stocking Ratio | 1:1 M:F |
| Availability | Uncommon |
| Diet | |
| Life Span |
8-12 years |
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[edit] Alternative names
- Tiger Tetra, Trahira, Wolf Fish, Wolf Tetra, Tiger Fish, Mud Characin
[edit] Origin
- Central and South America
[edit] Sexing
- Males are slimmer than females and have a less curved ventral outline.
[edit] Tank compatibility
- This fish is best in a large tank either alone or in a very large tank with similar sized or larger very robust fish. The Wolf Fish can be highly aggressive with a bite to match.
[edit] Diet
- A carnivorous fish that needs a high-protein diet including shrimp, bait fish and mussel.
[edit] Feeding regime
- Feed once a day.
[edit] Environment Specifics
- This fish must have a spacious fish with hiding places provided. Filtration must be excellent due to it's diet and it's adaptable to most water parameters provided they are kept stable.
[edit] Behaviour
- A highly aggressive and predatory fish. Not overly active, it will often spend a lot of time on the substrate waiting for dinner.
[edit] Identification
- A well built elongate fish with a rounded caudal fin and able to balance on it's ventral and anal fins on the substrate. It has a wide head with visible teeth, it's mottled grey in colour and has a wide black lateral line from its eye to its caudal peduncle.
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