Three-Spot Tetra (Odontostilbe kriegi)

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

Alternative names

Three-Spot Tetra

Synonyms

Serrapinnus kriegi, Cheirodon kriegi

Sexing

Females will appear fuller in the belly than the males.

Tank compatibility

A peaceful shoaling fish, keep in groups of 6 or more, preferably over 10 individuals, with other peaceful community fish.

Diet

Will accept most foods including pellets and flake as well as live/frozen food such as bloodworm and daphnia.

Feeding regime

Feed once or twice a day.

Environment Specifics

This fish prefers densely planted tanks with some open swimming space. They are sensitive to water conditions so should be kept in mature tanks with regular water changes. Prefers acidic water.

Behaviour

A peaceful and shoaling community fish, mainly swimming in the mid-section of the water column.

Identification

A small and slender fish with similar body shape to the well known Neon Tetra, however, the body is entirely iridescent silver in colour, the base of the caudal fin is black with white edging, the rest of the fins are clear.

Pictures

External links

• Fishbase (Mirrors: )

• Aquatic Community