Characidae
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Characidae, or Characins/Characids, are a large family of popular fish belonging to the order of Characiformes with over 700 species. This family includes the well known Piranhas and the Neon Tetra. There are 13 sub-families which are:
- Agoniatinae
- Aphyocharacinae
- Bryconinae
- Characinae
- Cheirodontinae
- Clupeacharacinae
- Glandulocaudinae
- Iguanodectinae
- Rhoadsiinae
- Serrasalminae
- Stethaprioninae
- Tetragonopterinae
- Incertae sedis (unclassified species)
| Common name | Difficulty | Maximum Size | Minimum Tank Size | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Acnodon normani | Sheep Pacu Tiger Pacu Elongatus Pacu |
Challenging | 5.90551181102365.906 in15 cm | 6565 gal246.052 liters 246,051.766 mL |
| Acrobrycon ipanquianus | Sapphire Tetra | Moderate | 3.93700787401573.937 in10 cm | 3030 gal113.562 liters 113,562.353 mL |
| Aphyocharax alburnus | Goldencrown Tetra | Moderate | 33 in7.62 cm | 1515 gal56.781 liters 56,781.177 mL |
| Aphyocharax anisitsi | Bloodfin Tetra Bloodfin Argentine Bloodfin Red-finned Characin Red-Finned Tetra |
Moderate | 33 in7.62 cm | 1515 gal56.781 liters 56,781.177 mL |
| Aphyocharax paraguayensis | Dawn Tetra Panda Tetra Rio Paraguay Tetra Paraguay Tetra |
Moderate | 1.18110236220471.181 in3 cm | 2020 gal75.708 liters 75,708.236 mL |
| Aphyocharax rathbuni | Rathbun's Bloodfin Redflank Bloodfin Green Fire Tetra Greenfire Tetra |
Moderate | 1.18110236220471.181 in3 cm | 1212 gal45.425 liters 45,424.941 mL |
| Astyanax bimaculatus | Two Spot Astyanax Twospot Astyanax |
Moderate | 66 in15.24 cm | 4545 gal170.344 liters 170,343.53 mL |
| Astyanax fasciatus | Banded Astyanax | Moderate | 55 in12.7 cm | 3535 gal132.489 liters 132,489.412 mL |
| Astyanax kennedyi | Kennedy's Tetra | Moderate | 22 in5.08 cm | 2525 gal94.635 liters 94,635.295 mL |
| Astyanax leopoldi | Leopold's Tetra | Moderate | 2.22.2 in5.588 cm | 2525 gal94.635 liters 94,635.295 mL |
| Astyanax mexicanus | Blind Cave Tetra Cave Blind Tetra Mexican Tetra Silvery Tetra Blind Cavefish |
Easy | 3.53.5 in8.89 cm | 1515 gal56.781 liters 56,781.177 mL |
| Axelrodia stigmatias | Pepper Tetra | Challenging | 1.18110236220471.181 in3 cm | 1010 gal37.854 liters 37,854.118 mL |
| Boehlkea fredcochui | Blue Tetra Cochu's Blue Tetra |
Moderate | 1.57480314960631.575 in4 cm | 1515 gal56.781 liters 56,781.177 mL |
| Brycon cephalus | Red-Tailed Brycon | Challenging | 8.66141732283468.661 in22 cm | 150150 gal567.812 liters 567,811.767 mL |
| Bryconops affinis | Orangefin Tetra | Moderate | 4.72440944881894.724 in12 cm | 2525 gal94.635 liters 94,635.295 mL |
| Bryconops caudomaculatus | Tailspot Tetra | Moderate | 5.11811023622055.118 in13 cm | 2525 gal94.635 liters 94,635.295 mL |
| Bryconops melanurus | Tail-Light Tetra | Moderate | 4.72440944881894.724 in12 cm | 2525 gal94.635 liters 94,635.295 mL |
| Catoprion mento | Wimple Piranha | Challenging | 5.90551181102365.906 in15 cm | 7575 gal283.906 liters 283,905.884 mL |
| Chalceus erythrurus | Tucan Fish | Moderate | 88 in20.32 cm | 5555 gal208.198 liters 208,197.648 mL |
| Chalceus macrolepidotus | Pinktailed Chalceus Pinktail Chalceus Pink Tail Chalceus Pink-Tailed Characin |
Moderate | 99 in22.86 cm | 5555 gal208.198 liters 208,197.648 mL |
| Charax condei | Small-Scale Glass Tetra | Moderate | 2.12598425196852.126 in5.4 cm | 2020 gal75.708 liters 75,708.236 mL |
| Charax gibbosus | Glass Headstander | Moderate | 4.92125984251974.921 in12.5 cm | 5555 gal208.198 liters 208,197.648 mL |
| Colossoma macropomum | Black Pacu Black-Finned Pacu Giant Pacu Tambaqui Gamitana |
Difficult | 43.30708661417343.307 in110 cm | 500500 gal1,892.706 liters 1,892,705.89 mL |
| Corynopoma riisei | Swordtail Characin | Moderate | 33 in7.62 cm | 2525 gal94.635 liters 94,635.295 mL |
| Creagrutus beni | Benny Tetra Goldstripe Characin |
Moderate | 3.14960629921263.15 in8 cm | 2020 gal75.708 liters 75,708.236 mL |
| Dectobrycon armeniacus | Apricot Tetra | Moderate | 2.7559055118112.756 in7 cm | 2020 gal75.708 liters 75,708.236 mL |
| Exodon paradoxus | Bucktoothed Tetra Bucktooth Tetra |
Moderate | 5.90551181102365.906 in15 cm | 4545 gal170.344 liters 170,343.53 mL |
| Gymnocharacinus bergi | Naked Characin | Moderate | 2.7559055118112.756 in7 cm | 3030 gal113.562 liters 113,562.353 mL |
| Gymnocorymbus bondi | Socolof's Tetra | Moderate | 1.96850393700791.969 in5 cm | 1515 gal56.781 liters 56,781.177 mL |
| Gymnocorymbus ternetzi | Black Widow tetra Black Tetra Skirt Tetra Black Skirt Tetra Butterfly Tetra White Skirt Tetra Petticoat Tetra Goldskirt Tetra Strawberry Tetra Blueberry Tetra |
Moderate | 22 in5.08 cm | 1515 gal56.781 liters 56,781.177 mL |
| Hasemania nana | Silvertip tetra Kobbertetra Kupfersalmler Silver-tipped Tetra Tipped Tetra Copper Tetra |
Moderate | 1.18110236220471.181 in3 cm | 1010 gal37.854 liters 37,854.118 mL |
| Hemigrammus barrigonae | Barrigona Tetra | Moderate | 1.57480314960631.575 in4 cm | 1515 gal56.781 liters 56,781.177 mL |
| Hemigrammus bellottii | Dash-Dot Tetra | Moderate | 1.57480314960631.575 in4 cm | 1515 gal56.781 liters 56,781.177 mL |
| Hemigrammus bleheri | Firehead Tetra Red Nose Tetra Rummy Nose Tetra |
Moderate | 1.57480314960631.575 in4 cm | 1515 gal56.781 liters 56,781.177 mL |
| Hemigrammus boesemani | Boesman's Tetra | Moderate | 1.57480314960631.575 in4 cm | 1515 gal56.781 liters 56,781.177 mL |
| Hemigrammus caudovittatus | Buenos Aires Tetra | Moderate | 2.36220472440942.362 in6 cm | 1515 gal56.781 liters 56,781.177 mL |
| Hemigrammus erythrozonus | Glowlight Tetra Glo lights Glo-light Tetras Glolight |
Moderate | 22 in5.08 cm | 1515 gal56.781 liters 56,781.177 mL |
| Hemigrammus hyanuary | January Tetra Costello Tetra |
Moderate | 1.73228346456691.732 in4.4 cm | 1515 gal56.781 liters 56,781.177 mL |
| Hemigrammus ocellifer | Head and Tail Light Tetra Beacon Fish |
Moderate | 1.96850393700791.969 in5 cm | 1212 gal45.425 liters 45,424.941 mL |
| Hemigrammus pulcher | Black Wedge Tetra Garnet Tetra Pretty Tetra |
Moderate | 1.57480314960631.575 in4 cm | 1515 gal56.781 liters 56,781.177 mL |
| Hemigrammus rhodostomus | Ahl's Rummy Nose Tetra Rummy Nose Tetra Rummy-Nose Tetra Rummy Nosed Tetra Red-Nosed Tetra |
Moderate | 22 in5.08 cm | 2020 gal75.708 liters 75,708.236 mL |
| Hemigrammus rodwayi | Golden Tetra Gold Tetra |
Moderate | 2.36220472440942.362 in6 cm | 1515 gal56.781 liters 56,781.177 mL |
| Hemigrammus stictus | Red Base Tetra | Moderate | 1.96850393700791.969 in5 cm | 1515 gal56.781 liters 56,781.177 mL |
| Hemigrammus unilineatus | Crystal Tetra Featherfin Tetra |
Moderate | 2.36220472440942.362 in6 cm | 1515 gal56.781 liters 56,781.177 mL |
| Hemigrammus vorderwinkleri | Platinum Tetra | Moderate | 1.57480314960631.575 in4 cm | 1212 gal45.425 liters 45,424.941 mL |
| Hyphessobrycon amandae | Ember Tetra Dwarf Red Tetra Red Tetra Fire Tetra |
Moderate | 0.787401574803150.787 in2 cm | 1010 gal37.854 liters 37,854.118 mL |
| Hyphessobrycon amapaensis | Red Line Tetra | Moderate | 1.21.2 in3.048 cm | 1515 gal56.781 liters 56,781.177 mL |
| Hyphessobrycon axelrodi | Calypso Tetra | Moderate | 0.866141732283460.866 in2.2 cm | 1515 gal56.781 liters 56,781.177 mL |
| Hyphessobrycon bentosi | Ornate Tetra Rosy Tetra False Rosy Tetra Bentosi Tetra White-Tip Tetra |
Moderate | 1.57480314960631.575 in4 cm | 1515 gal56.781 liters 56,781.177 mL |
| Hyphessobrycon bifasciatus | Yellow Tetra | Moderate | 1.96850393700791.969 in5 cm | 1515 gal56.781 liters 56,781.177 mL |
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