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Bathyaethiops caudomaculatus
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| African Moon Tetra | |
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| African Moon Tetra | |
| Species | Bathyaethiops caudomaculatus |
| Family | Alestidae |
| Difficulty | Moderate |
| Min. Tank Size | 75.708 liters 75,708.236 mL 20 US Gallons (75.7L) |
| Size | 3.15 in
6-8 cm (2.4-3.1") |
| sg | Freshwater |
| pH | 6.3 - 7.3 |
| Temp. | 296.15 K 73.4 °F 533.07 °R 300.15 K |
| Water Hardness |
5-12 °d |
| Stocking Ratio | 1:2 M:F |
| Availability | Uncommon |
| Diet | |
| Life Span |
3-5 years |
| Habitat | |
Contents |
[edit] Alternative names
- African Moon Tetra
[edit] Synonyms
- Micralestes caudomaculatus, Alestopetersius caudomaculatus, Hemigrammalestes caudomaculatus, Phenacogrammus caudomaculatus
[edit] Sexing
- A mature female will appear more full in the belly than the male.
[edit] Tank compatibility
- A peaceful shoaling community fish, keep in groups of 6 or more with other peaceful tank mates of similar size.
[edit] Diet
- Omnivorous and will accept most foods including pellet and flake as well as live/frozen food such as bloodworm and daphnia.
[edit] Feeding regime
- Feed once or twice a day.
[edit] Environment Specifics
- Appreciates a densely planted tank with open swimming space.
[edit] Behaviour
- A peaceful shoaling fish that generally occupies the top levels of the water column.
[edit] Identification
- An attractive Tetra with a rounded body, which is coloured a pale yellow and with large round eyes. The fins are translucent and tinged with red with a large black spot at the base of the forked caudal fin.
