Difference between revisions of "Crenuchus spilurus"
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| − | + | == Origin == | |
| − | + | :South America: Orinoco and Amazon River basins; and coastal rivers in the Guianas. | |
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| − | + | == Sexing == | |
| − | + | :Mature males are larger and more colourful than females with a more dramatic dorsal fin. | |
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| − | + | == Tank compatibility == | |
| + | :A shy fish, this Characin does not shoal and males can be quite territorial to one another. Best kept as a single male with a group of females. Cannot be kept with larger aggressive or predatory fish. Keep with a shoal of [[dither fish]] to make this fish feel more secure. | ||
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| + | == Diet == | ||
| + | :Will generally '''not''' accept dry food, feed with live/frozen food such as [[bloodworm]], [[daphnia]] and [[brine shrimp]]. | ||
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| + | == Feeding regime == | ||
| + | :Feed once or twice a day. | ||
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| + | == Environment specifics == | ||
| + | :Must be kept in acidic water, peat filtered is best. A dimly lit tank with dense planting and floating plants and a dark substrate will make this fish feel secure. | ||
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| + | == Behaviour == | ||
| + | :A shy, mostly mid-bottom dwelling, fish. Males will be territorial to other males of the same species. | ||
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| + | == Identification == | ||
| + | :An elongate fish with a slightly humped back. The body is silver-yellow in colour and iridescent with a defined lateral line. It has a forked caudal and elongated dorsal and anal fins, the dorsal has a trailing filament, more prominent on males. The fins are iridescent, translucent with slight spotting. | ||
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Latest revision as of 03:02, 13 December 2017
Sailfin Characin
Sailfin Characin
Crenuchus spilurus
76 Litres (20 US G.)
5-6 cm (2-2.4")
Freshwater
5.5 - 6.5
24 -28 °C (75.2-82.4°F)
4-6 °d
1:2 M:F
5-8 years
Family
Crenuchidae
Contents
Additional names
- Sailfin Characin, Sailfin Tetra
Origin[edit]
- South America: Orinoco and Amazon River basins; and coastal rivers in the Guianas.
Sexing[edit]
- Mature males are larger and more colourful than females with a more dramatic dorsal fin.
Tank compatibility[edit]
- A shy fish, this Characin does not shoal and males can be quite territorial to one another. Best kept as a single male with a group of females. Cannot be kept with larger aggressive or predatory fish. Keep with a shoal of dither fish to make this fish feel more secure.
Diet[edit]
- Will generally not accept dry food, feed with live/frozen food such as bloodworm, daphnia and brine shrimp.
Feeding regime[edit]
- Feed once or twice a day.
Environment specifics[edit]
- Must be kept in acidic water, peat filtered is best. A dimly lit tank with dense planting and floating plants and a dark substrate will make this fish feel secure.
Behaviour[edit]
- A shy, mostly mid-bottom dwelling, fish. Males will be territorial to other males of the same species.
Identification[edit]
- An elongate fish with a slightly humped back. The body is silver-yellow in colour and iridescent with a defined lateral line. It has a forked caudal and elongated dorsal and anal fins, the dorsal has a trailing filament, more prominent on males. The fins are iridescent, translucent with slight spotting.
Pictures[edit]
External links[edit]
- Fishbase (Mirrors:
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