Hydrolycus scomberoides

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Vampire Tetra
Vampire Tetra
Species	Hydrolycus scomberoides
Difficulty	Challenging
Min. Tank Size	946.353 liters 946,352.945 mL 250 US Gallons (946.4L)
Size	76.2 cm 25-30 " (63.5-76.2cm)
pH	6.0 - 8.0
Temp.	297.039 K 23.889 °C 534.67 °R 300.928 K 27.778 °C 541.67 °R75 -82 °F (23.9-27.8°C)
Water Hardness	8-15
Stocking Ratio	1:2 M:F
Availability	Uncommon
Diet	Carnivore Live Foods Other (See article)
Life Span	5-12 years

[edit] Alternative names

Vampire Tetra, Sabretooth Tetra, Payara

[edit] Sexing

Difficult to sex visually.

[edit] Tank compatibility

Should only be kept with fish of equal or larger size. Anything smaller will be eaten.

[edit] Diet

Predatory fish, will take most meaty foods including shrimp and silversides.

[edit] Feeding regime

Feed once or twice a day.

[edit] Environment Specifics

Needs a well filtered and oxygenated tank with a strong current to thrive. Can be a messy fish so regular water changes are a must. Does not need much in the way of decor, needs plenty of open swimming space and some caves.

[edit] Behaviour

A predatory and potentially aggressive fish.

[edit] Identification

A large and elongated fish with an equally large and upturned mouth with many visible teeth. Colouration is iridescent silver with mostly transparent fins, occasionally the fins may have a black border to them.

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[edit] External links

• Fishbase
• Aquatic Community