Difference between revisions of "Aphyocharax rathbuni"
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| − | + | == Sexing == | |
| − | + | Males have white tips on the dorsal fin, anal fin, caudal lobes and pelvic fins. | |
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| − | + | == Tank compatibility == | |
| − | + | :A peaceful community fish that should be kept in shoals of 6 or more. Should not be kept with predatory fish, nor with fish with long-fins. | |
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| + | == Diet == | ||
| + | :Will take most foods including pellet and flake as well as live/frozen food such as [[brine shrimp]] and [[daphnia]]. | ||
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| + | == Feeding regime == | ||
| + | :Feed once or twice a day. | ||
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| + | == Environment specifics == | ||
| + | :Prefers a densely planted tank with hiding places as well as some open swimming space. | ||
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| + | == Behaviour == | ||
| + | :A peaceful shoaling fish. | ||
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| + | == Identification == | ||
| + | :Bares some resemblance to a [[Neon Tetra]], however, the top half of the fish is rich green in colour and the back lower half of the fish is a deep red to the caudal peduncle. There's also some red colouring on the underside of the head and throat. | ||
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Latest revision as of 03:10, 13 December 2017
Rathbun's Bloodfin
Rathbun's Bloodfin
Aphyocharax rathbuni
45 Litres (12 US G.)
2-3 cm (0.8-1.2")
Freshwater
6.0 - 7.5
20 -26 °C (68-78.8°F)
15-25 °d
1:2 M:F
3-6 years
Family
Characidae
Contents
Additional names
- Rathbun's Bloodfin, Redflank Bloodfin, Green Fire Tetra, Greenfire Tetra
Additional scientific names
- Aphyocharax stramineus
Sexing[edit]
Males have white tips on the dorsal fin, anal fin, caudal lobes and pelvic fins.
Tank compatibility[edit]
- A peaceful community fish that should be kept in shoals of 6 or more. Should not be kept with predatory fish, nor with fish with long-fins.
Diet[edit]
- Will take most foods including pellet and flake as well as live/frozen food such as brine shrimp and daphnia.
Feeding regime[edit]
- Feed once or twice a day.
Environment specifics[edit]
- Prefers a densely planted tank with hiding places as well as some open swimming space.
Behaviour[edit]
- A peaceful shoaling fish.
Identification[edit]
- Bares some resemblance to a Neon Tetra, however, the top half of the fish is rich green in colour and the back lower half of the fish is a deep red to the caudal peduncle. There's also some red colouring on the underside of the head and throat.
Pictures[edit]
External links[edit]
- Fishbase (Mirrors:
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