Black Darter Tetra (Poecilocharax weitzmani)
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Black Darter Tetra
Black Darter Tetra
Poecilocharax weitzmani
57 Litres (15 US G.)
3-4.1cm (1.2-1.6 ")
Freshwater
5.2 - 6.4
24 -28 °C (75.2-82.4°F)
0-6 °d
1:2 M:F
3-5 years
Family
Crenuchidae
Contents
Additional names
- Black Darter Tetra, Black Morpho Tetra
Additional scientific names
- Poeciliocharax weitzmani
Origin[edit]
- Found in blackwater freshwater rivers in South America including upper Solimões, upper Negro, and upper Orinoco River basins.[1][2]
Sexing[edit]
- Females are plumper and rounder in the belly than males. Males are larger and more colorful and they have longer anal and dorsal fins.
Tank compatibility[edit]
- A peaceful shoaling fish, keep in groups of 6 or more. Due to its tiny size, only keep with peaceful non-predatory tank mates. Males are territorial.
Diet[edit]
- Primarily carnivorous, will take pellets, flake and live/frozen food such as brine shrimp and daphnia.
Feeding regime[edit]
- Feed once or twice a day.
Environment specifics[edit]
- Must be kept in acidic conditions and thrives in a blackwater environment. Does well in a heavily planted tank.
Behaviour[edit]
- Males are territorial.
Identification[edit]
- 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.
Pictures[edit]
Black Darter Tetra
References[edit]
- ↑ PFK Fish Mapper
- ↑ Fishbase (Mirrors:
)
Distribution
External links[edit]
- Fishbase (Mirrors: )
