Lepidarchus adonis
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| Adonis Tetra | |
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| Adonis Tetra | |
| Species | Lepidarchus adonis |
| Difficulty | Moderate |
| Min. Tank Size | 37.854 liters 37,854.118 mL 10 US Gallons (37.9L) |
| Size | 0.827 in
1.5-2.1 cm (0.6-0.8") |
| pH | 5.8 - 6.5 |
| Temp. | 295.15 K 71.6 °F 531.27 °R 299.15 K |
| Water Hardness |
4-8 |
| Stocking Ratio | 2:3 M:F |
| Availability | Uncommon |
| Diet | |
| Life Span |
2-5 years |
Contents |
[edit] Alternative names
- Adonis Tetra, Adonis Characin, African Tetra, Jellybean Tetra
[edit] Other Scientific Names
- Lepidarchus adonis signifer
[edit] Sexing
- Females are fuller in the belly than the males. Males have a rounded anal while females have a pointed anal fin. Male has dark blotching to the rear of the dorsal and anal fins.
[edit] Tank compatibility
- A peaceful shoaling fish that prefers to be kept in shoals of 5 or 6. Keep with other peaceful community fish.
[edit] Diet
- Will take most foods including small pellets and flake, as well as live/frozen food such as brine shrimp and daphnia.
[edit] Feeding regime
- Feed once or twice a day.
[edit] Environment Specifics
- Prefers a densely planted tank with some open swimming space. Does best in acidic water.
[edit] Behaviour
- A peaceful shoaling fish.
[edit] Identification
- A small and slender tetra with a mostly translucent body. There is some barring on the caudal fin.
