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Arnoldichthys spilopterus
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| Red Eyed Tetra | |
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| Red Eyed Tetra | |
| Species | Arnoldichthys spilopterus |
| Family | Alestidae |
| Difficulty | Moderate |
| Min. Tank Size | 94.635 liters 94,635.295 mL 25 US Gallons (94.6L) |
| Size | 3.937 in
9-10 cm (3.5-3.9") |
| sg | Freshwater |
| pH | 6.0 - 8.0 |
| Temp. | 296.15 K 73.4 °F 533.07 °R 301.15 K |
| Water Hardness |
5-19 °d |
| Stocking Ratio | 1:2 M:F |
| Availability | Uncommon |
| Diet | |
| Life Span |
5-10 years |
| Habitat | |
Contents |
[edit] Alternative names
- Niger Tetra, Red Eyed Tetra, African Red-Eyed Characin
[edit] Synonyms
- Petersius spilopterus
[edit] Sexing
- Males have more vivid colouring than females.
[edit] Tank compatibility
- A peaceful shoaling fish that does best kept in groups of 6 or more. Keep with other peaceful community fish. Avoid larger predatory fish or fish with long fins.
[edit] Diet
- The Red-Eyed Tetra will accept most foods including pellet and flake as well as live/frozen food such as bloodworm and brine shrimp.
[edit] Feeding regime
- Feed once or twice a day.
[edit] Environment Specifics
- Prefers a densely planted tank with open swimming space.
[edit] Behaviour
- A peaceful shoaling fish generally occupying the middle and top levels of the water column.
[edit] Identification
- An elongate Tetra with a bold iridescent lateral line that runs from the nose to the caudal peduncle. The top half of the eye is tinged with red, giving this fish its common name. The fins are mostly translucent, the dorsal having a black spot outlined in white.
