Difference between revisions of "Gymnocorymbus thayeri"

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== Tank compatibility ==
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:Peaceful
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== Diet ==
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:Carnivore
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:Daily
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== Environment specifics ==
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:Planted tank
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== Behaviour ==
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:Mixes well with modestly-finned tank mates (nips fancy finnage)
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== Identification ==
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:Sometimes confused with the [[Black Skirt Tetra]].
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Latest revision as of 03:37, 13 December 2017

False Black Tetra

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False Black Tetra

Gymnocorymbus thayeri

38 Litres (10 US G.)

2.5-7.6cm (1-3 ")

sg

Freshwater

15.6-26.7°C (60 -80 °F)

1:1 M:F

Carnivore
Pellet Foods
Flake Foods
Live Foods

1-5 years

Family

Characidae

This animal is available captive bred



Additional names

False Black Tetra, Silver Tetra, Black Tetra

Additional scientific names

Moenkhausia profunda


Origin[edit]

South america


Sexing[edit]

Females will be more plump when sexually mature than males.


Tank compatibility[edit]

Peaceful


Diet[edit]

Carnivore


Feeding regime[edit]

Daily


Environment specifics[edit]

Planted tank


Behaviour[edit]

Mixes well with modestly-finned tank mates (nips fancy finnage)


Identification[edit]

Sometimes confused with the Black Skirt Tetra.

Pictures[edit]

External links[edit]