Black Darter Tetra (Poecilocharax weitzmani)

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Contents 1 Alternative names 1.1 Synonyms 2 Origin 3 Sexing 4 Tank compatibility 5 Diet 6 Feeding regime 7 Environment Specifics 8 Behaviour 9 Identification 10 Pictures 11 References 12 External links

Alternative names

Black Darter Tetra, Black Morpho Tetra

Synonyms

Poeciliocharax weitzmani

Origin

Found in blackwater freshwater rivers in South America including upper Solimões, upper Negro, and upper Orinoco River basins.^[1][2]

Sexing

Females are plumper and rounder in the belly than males.

Tank compatibility

A peaceful shoaling fish, keep in groups of 6 or more. Due to its tiny size, only keep with peaceful non-predatory tank mates.

Diet

Primarily carnivorous, will take pellets, flake and live/frozen food such as brine shrimp and daphnia.

Feeding regime

Feed once or twice a day.

Environment Specifics

Must be kept in acidic conditions and thrives in a blackwater environment. Does well in a heavily planted tank.

Behaviour

A peaceful shoaling fish.

Identification

Small elongated and slender body with a bold lateral black line running from the gills to the caudal fin. The rest of the body is pale yellow-brown and slightly iridescent.

Pictures

Black Darter Tetra

References

1. ↑ PFK Fish Mapper
2. ↑ Fishbase (Mirrors: ) Distribution

External links

• Fishbase (Mirrors: )

• Aquaworld
• The Planted Tank
• Aqua Hobby