Difference between revisions of "Bryconaethiops microstoma"
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| − | + | == Origin == | |
| − | + | :Africa: Lake Kivu in Rwanda, Ogowe River in Gabon, Upper Congo, Cameroon. | |
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| − | + | == Sexing == | |
| − | + | :Not known, females may appear fuller in the belly than males. | |
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| − | + | == Tank compatibility == | |
| + | :Best kept in shoals of 6 or more in a species tank or with robust similar sized tank mates. | ||
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| + | :Will accept most foods but prefers a meaty diet with foods such as shrimp, [[bloodworm]] and [[brine shrimp]]. | ||
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| + | == Feeding regime == | ||
| + | :Feed once or twice a day. | ||
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| + | == Environment specifics == | ||
| + | :Keep this fish in a spacious tank with open swimming space and some hiding places provided in [[bogwood]] and rocks. | ||
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| + | == Behaviour == | ||
| + | :A medium sized shoaling fish, can be nippy. | ||
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| + | == Identification == | ||
| + | :An elongate and high-backed fish with large scales and deep silver colouration, the dorsal fin has elongated spines and reduced fins giving it a long "spiky" look. All fins are darker in colour than the body and edged in black. The anal fin also has white edging. | ||
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Latest revision as of 02:48, 13 December 2017
Filament Tetra
Filament Tetra
Bryconaethiops microstoma
246 Litres (65 US G.)
12-15 cm (4.7-5.9")
Freshwater
6.0 - 7.5
24 -28 °C (75.2-82.4°F)
8-18 °d
1:2 M:F
5-10 years
Family
Alestidae
Contents
Additional names
- Filament Tetra
Additional scientific names
- Brachyalestes mocquardianus, Bryconaethiops microstoma mocquardiana, Bryconaethiops mocquardianus, Bryconaethiops microstoma habereri
Origin[edit]
- Africa: Lake Kivu in Rwanda, Ogowe River in Gabon, Upper Congo, Cameroon.
Sexing[edit]
- Not known, females may appear fuller in the belly than males.
Tank compatibility[edit]
- Best kept in shoals of 6 or more in a species tank or with robust similar sized tank mates.
Diet[edit]
- Will accept most foods but prefers a meaty diet with foods such as shrimp, bloodworm and brine shrimp.
Feeding regime[edit]
- Feed once or twice a day.
Environment specifics[edit]
- Keep this fish in a spacious tank with open swimming space and some hiding places provided in bogwood and rocks.
Behaviour[edit]
- A medium sized shoaling fish, can be nippy.
Identification[edit]
- An elongate and high-backed fish with large scales and deep silver colouration, the dorsal fin has elongated spines and reduced fins giving it a long "spiky" look. All fins are darker in colour than the body and edged in black. The anal fin also has white edging.
Pictures[edit]
External links[edit]
- Fishbase (Mirrors:
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