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Hydrocynus vittatus
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| Tiger Characin | |
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| Tiger Characin | |
| Species | Hydrocynus vittatus |
| Family | Alestidae |
| Difficulty | Challenging |
| Min. Tank Size | 567.812 liters 567,811.767 mL 150 US Gallons (567.8L) |
| Size | 43.307 in
100-110 cm (39.4-43.3") |
| sg | Freshwater |
| pH | 6.5 - 7.5 |
| Temp. | 295.15 K 71.6 °F 531.27 °R 301.15 K |
| Water Hardness |
8-15 °d |
| Stocking Ratio | 1:2 M:F |
| Availability | Rare |
| Diet | |
| Life Span |
5-8 years |
| Habitat | |
Contents |
[edit] Alternative names
- Tiger Characin, Tiger Fish
[edit] Sexing
- Difficult to sex visually.
[edit] Tank compatibility
- Best kept in a species tank due to this fish's predatory nature. Can be kept with others of its own kind provided they are of similar size.
[edit] Diet
- A carnivorous fish that may at first only take live foods but can be weaned on to other foods such as fish fillet and shrimp as well as some pellet foods.
[edit] Feeding regime
- Feed once a day.
[edit] Environment Specifics
- Needs a large spacious tank that allows for plenty of open swimming room and some hiding places. A secure lid is a must.
[edit] Behaviour
- An active and predatory fish.
[edit] Identification
- A very elongate slender fish with large scales that are iridescent silver in colour, sometimes with golden hues, and a forked caudal fin. It has large sharp teeth which are always visible and can inflict injury.
