Micralestes stormsi
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| True Red Congo Tetra | |
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| True Red Congo Tetra | |
| Species | Micralestes stormsi |
| Difficulty | Moderate |
| Min. Tank Size | 94.635 liters 94,635.295 mL 25 US Gallons (94.6L) |
| Size | 3.937 in
9-10 cm (3.5-3.9") |
| pH | 6.0 - 7.6 |
| Temp. | 295.15 K 71.6 °F 531.27 °R 299.15 K |
| Water Hardness |
18-25 |
| Stocking Ratio | 1:2 M:F |
| Availability | Rare |
| Diet | |
| Life Span |
3-5 years |
Contents |
[edit] Alternative names
- True Red Congo Tetra
[edit] Sexing
- Females may appear fuller in the belly than males.
[edit] Tank compatibility
- A peaceful community fish that should be kept in groups of 6 or more. Keep with other active peaceful community fish.
[edit] Diet
- Will accept most foods including pellet and flake as well as live/frozen food such as daphnia and brine shrimp.
[edit] Feeding regime
- Feed once or twice a day.
[edit] Environment Specifics
- Prefers a spacious tank with plenty of open swimming space as well as some hiding places.
[edit] Behaviour
- An active shoaling fish.
[edit] Identification
- An elongate fish with a forked caudal fin. The back is quite flat with a rounded belly, the scales are large and iridescent silver and the top half of the iris is red. The caudal fin can have hints of red running through it.
