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Gymnocorymbus bondi
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| Socolof's Tetra | |
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| Socolof's Tetra | |
| Species | Gymnocorymbus bondi |
| Family | Characidae |
| Difficulty | Moderate |
| Min. Tank Size | 56.781 liters 56,781.177 mL 15 US Gallons (56.8L) |
| Size | 1.969 in
4-5 cm (1.6-2") |
| sg | Freshwater |
| pH | 5.5 - 6.5 |
| Temp. | 295.372 K 22.222 °C 531.67 °R 298.15 K |
| Water Hardness |
0-6 °d |
| Stocking Ratio | 1:2 M:F |
| Availability | Rare |
| Diet | |
| Life Span |
5-8 years |
| Habitat | |
Contents |
[edit] Alternative names
- Socolof's Tetra
[edit] Synonyms
- Gymnocorymbus socolofi
[edit] Sexing
- Males are more vibrant in colour.
[edit] Tank compatibility
- A peaceful community fish that should be kept in groups of 6 or more. Keep with other peaceful community fish, but nothing too active and nothing boisterous.
[edit] Diet
- Will accept most foods including pellet and flake as well as live/frozen food such as daphnia and brine shrimp.
[edit] Feeding regime
- Feed once or twice a day.
[edit] Environment Specifics
- Keep in a spacious tank that is dimly lit with floating plants and plenty of hiding places with some open swimming space.
[edit] Behaviour
- A shy peaceful shoaling community fish.
[edit] Identification
- An oval-shaped fish whose flanks are mostly silver with some blue iridescence, the fins are mostly translucent.
