Brycinus longipinnis
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| Long-Finned Characin | |
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| Long-Finned Characin | |
| Species | Brycinus longipinnis |
| Difficulty | Moderate |
| Min. Tank Size | 113.562 liters 113,562.353 mL 30 US Gallons (113.6L) |
| Size | 12.7 cm
4-5 " (10.2-12.7cm) |
| pH | 6.0 - 8.0 |
| Temp. | 294.817 K 21.667 °C 530.67 °R 298.706 K |
| Water Hardness |
6-13 |
| Stocking Ratio | 1:2 M:F |
| Availability | Uncommon |
| Diet | |
| Life Span |
3-5 years |
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[edit] Alternative names
- Longfin Tetra, Long-Finned Characin, Long-Finned Tetra
[edit] Other Scientific Names
- Alestes chaperi
[edit] Sexing
- Males are more vibrant in colour.
[edit] Tank compatibility
- They are very peaceful schooling fish. They are, however, very aggressive eaters that may outcompete more timid fish for food and have been known to starve out shy tankmates. B. longipinnis are great tankmates for more robust fish and can even handle being housed with smaller species of spawning cichlids in an adequately sized aquarium. These characins are quick and robust without being nippy and therefore are great dither fish in general. If interested in breeding African riverine cichlids (such as Pelvicachromis) in a biotope tank, B. longipinnis are a particularly appropriate choice for dither fish.
[edit] Diet
- They have a varied diet in the wild, including insects, plant matter, and a small amount of algae. In the aquarium they appreciate any food offered, and it is not difficult to entice them to eat. Frozen and live foods intensify their iridescent green sheen.
[edit] Feeding regime
- They will eat anytime food is offered and will gorge themselves until their stomachs are distended, so care must be taken not to overfeed them. Once daily feedings are sufficient, or if feeding several times a day, offer smaller portions.
[edit] Environment Specifics
- Keep in a spacious tank with some hiding places and plenty of open swimming space.
[edit] Behaviour
- A schooling fish that primarily interact only with their own kind. Peaceful but not easily intimidated by other fish. Upper-middle to top level swimmers. They prefer to swim in open water without a lot of obstructions.
[edit] Identification
- Silver with green/brown iridescent sheen. Short yellow-orange and black bands on the caudal peduncle. The top part of the eye is yellow-orange.
