Difference between revisions of "Hemiodopsis immaculatus"
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| − | + | :An active fish that is generally peaceful, should be peaceful towards its own kind. Should not be housed with very timid fish as this fish's active nature may bother them. | |
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| + | :Should accept most foods including pellet and flake as well as live/frozen foods such as [[brine shrimp]]. | ||
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| + | :This fish needs a very long tank with plenty of open lateral swimming space, some densely planted areas will make the fish feel secure. It needs a secure lid as it's an excellent jumper. | ||
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| + | :A very fast swimming yet relatively peaceful fish. | ||
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| + | :A torpedo-shaped Characin with a pointed snout and sharply forked caudal fin. The body is silver with blue/green iridescence. The fins are darker in colour. | ||
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Latest revision as of 03:03, 13 December 2017
Silver Hemiodopsis
Silver Hemiodopsis
Hemiodopsis immaculatus
284 Litres (75 US G.)
20-25 cm (7.9-9.8")
Freshwater
6.5 - 7.2
23 -28 °C (73.4-82.4°F)
6-16 °d
1:1 M:F
8-12 years
Family
Hemiodontidae
Contents
Additional names
- Silver Hemiodopsis
Additional scientific names
- Hemiodus immaculatus
Sexing[edit]
- Difficult to visually sex.
Tank compatibility[edit]
- An active fish that is generally peaceful, should be peaceful towards its own kind. Should not be housed with very timid fish as this fish's active nature may bother them.
Diet[edit]
- Should accept most foods including pellet and flake as well as live/frozen foods such as brine shrimp.
Feeding regime[edit]
- Feed once or twice a day.
Environment specifics[edit]
- This fish needs a very long tank with plenty of open lateral swimming space, some densely planted areas will make the fish feel secure. It needs a secure lid as it's an excellent jumper.
Behaviour[edit]
- A very fast swimming yet relatively peaceful fish.
Identification[edit]
- A torpedo-shaped Characin with a pointed snout and sharply forked caudal fin. The body is silver with blue/green iridescence. The fins are darker in colour.
Pictures[edit]
External links[edit]
- Fishbase (Mirrors:
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