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Poecilocharax weitzmani
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| Black Darter Tetra | |
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| Black Darter Tetra | |
| Species | Poecilocharax weitzmani |
| Family | Crenuchidae |
| Difficulty | Moderate |
| Min. Tank Size | 56.781 liters 56,781.177 mL 15 US Gallons (56.8L) |
| Size | 1.575 in
3-4 cm (1.2-1.6") |
| sg | Freshwater |
| pH | 5.2 - 6.4 |
| Temp. | 297.15 K 75.2 °F 534.87 °R 301.15 K |
| Water Hardness |
3-6 °d |
| Stocking Ratio | 1:2 M:F |
| Availability | Uncommon |
| Diet | |
| Life Span |
3-5 years |
| Habitat | |
Contents |
[edit] Alternative names
- Black Darter Tetra, Black Morpho Tetra
[edit] Synonyms
- Poeciliocharax weitzmani
[edit] Origin
- Found in blackwater freshwater rivers in South America including upper Solimões, upper Negro, and upper Orinoco River basins[1][2].
[edit] Sexing
- Females are plumper and rounder in the belly than males.
[edit] 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.
[edit] Diet
- Primarily carnivorous, will take pellets, flake and live/frozen food such as brine shrimp and daphnia.
[edit] Feeding regime
- Feed once or twice a day.
[edit] Environment Specifics
- Must be kept in acidic conditions and thrives in a blackwater environment. Does well in a heavily planted tank.
[edit] Behaviour
- A peaceful shoaling fish.
[edit] 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.
[edit] Pictures
 Black Darter Tetra |
[edit] References
- ↑ PFK Fish Mapper
- ↑ Fishbase Distribution
