Gold Tetra (Rachoviscus crassiceps)

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Emperor Tetra

Rachoviscus crassiceps

57 Litres (15 US G.)

3-3.9 cm (1.2-1.5")

sg

Freshwater

pH

5.6 - 7.2

20 -25 °C (68-77°F)

5-18 °d

1:1 M:F

Omnivore
Pellet Foods
Flake Foods
Live Foods

4-6 years

Family

Characidae




Sexing[edit]

Mature females will have a fuller belly and are smaller than males. he males have hooklets and white edged fins.


Tank compatibility[edit]

Must be kept in the company of its own in groups of 8 or more. These are generally peaceful fish that should be kept with equally peaceful similar sized fish such as Dwarf Gouramis and Corydoras.


Diet[edit]

Will take most foods including pellets and flake, as well as live/frozen foods such as brine shrimp and daphnia.


Feeding regime[edit]

Feed once or twice a day.


Environment specifics[edit]

Likes a spacious tank with some dense planting with hiding places and open swimming space. Dark coloured substrate really brings out their colouration and they don't appreciate bright lighting.


Behaviour[edit]

A peaceful shoaling fish.


Identification[edit]

The Gold Tetras are typical Tetra in shape and have a rounded blunt snout. The colouration of this fish is tan or gold, and is glittered with many gold flecks that reflect in the light.

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