Difference between revisions of "Phenacogrammus major"
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| − | + | == Sexing == | |
| − | + | :Difficult to sex, males may have more vibrant colouration. | |
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| − | + | == Tank compatibility == | |
| − | + | :An active shoaling fish, keep in groups of 6 or more with other similar-sized community fish. | |
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| + | == Diet == | ||
| + | :Will accept most foods including pellet and flake as well as live/frozen food such as [[bloodworm]] and [[brine shrimp]]. | ||
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| + | :Feed once or twice a day. | ||
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| + | == Environment specifics == | ||
| + | :Requires a spacious tank with plenty of open swimming room and some hiding places. | ||
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| + | == Behaviour == | ||
| + | :A peaceful active shoaling fish. | ||
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| + | == Identification == | ||
| + | :An elongate fish which is silver in base colour with a darkened lateral line after the dorsal fin running into the caudal fin. The caudal fin is rich red in colour. There is a black spot just behind the gills. | ||
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Latest revision as of 03:11, 13 December 2017
Red Gill Congo Tetra
Red Gill Congo Tetra
Phenacogrammus major
95 Litres (25 US G.)
6-8 cm (2.4-3.1")
Freshwater
6.5 - 7.5
23 -28 °C (73.4-82.4°F)
8-12 °d
1:2 M:F
5-10 years
Family
Alestidae
Contents
Sexing[edit]
- Difficult to sex, males may have more vibrant colouration.
Tank compatibility[edit]
- An active shoaling fish, keep in groups of 6 or more with other similar-sized community fish.
Diet[edit]
- Will accept most foods including pellet and flake as well as live/frozen food such as bloodworm and brine shrimp.
Feeding regime[edit]
- Feed once or twice a day.
Environment specifics[edit]
- Requires a spacious tank with plenty of open swimming room and some hiding places.
Behaviour[edit]
- A peaceful active shoaling fish.
Identification[edit]
- An elongate fish which is silver in base colour with a darkened lateral line after the dorsal fin running into the caudal fin. The caudal fin is rich red in colour. There is a black spot just behind the gills.
Pictures[edit]
External links[edit]
- Fishbase (Mirrors:
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