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Corynopoma riisei
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| Swordtail Characin | |
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| Swordtail Characin | |
| Species | Corynopoma riisei |
| Family | Characidae |
| Difficulty | Moderate |
| Min. Tank Size | 94.635 liters 94,635.295 mL 25 US Gallons (94.6L) |
| Size | 7.62 cm
2.5-3 " (6.4-7.6cm) |
| sg | Freshwater |
| pH | 6.0 - 7.8 |
| Temp. | 295.15 K 71.6 °F 531.27 °R 301.15 K |
| Water Hardness |
10-20 °d |
| Stocking Ratio | 1:2 M:F |
| Availability | Uncommon |
| Diet | |
| Life Span |
3-5 years |
| Habitat | |
Contents |
[edit] Alternative names
- Swordtail Characin
[edit] Sexing
- Males have more elongated finnage.
[edit] Tank compatibility
- Will mix will with peaceful and non-nippy community fish. Keep this fish in shoals of 6 or more.
[edit] Diet
- This fish can be a fussy eater and may only accept live or frozen foods such as daphnia and brine shrimp, may be weaned onto flake and pellet food with time.
[edit] Feeding regime
- Feed once or twice a day.
[edit] Environment Specifics
- This is a highly active fish so a good sized and laterally long tank should be provided with open swimming space as well as hiding places in tall plants. Does best in soft acidic water.
[edit] Behaviour
- An active shoaling fish, can be nippy towards one another if kept in pairs or threes.
[edit] Identification
- An unusual Characin, it's body is iridescent and the males have elongated finnage. The males have a caudal organ, a gland on the tail of males which releases pheromones important to reproduction. The males anal fin also has hooks which may also be used during reproduction as he will fertilise the eggs whilst they are still inside the female.
