Red Eyed Tetra (Arnoldichthys spilopterus)
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Red Eyed Tetra
Red Eyed Tetra
Arnoldichthys spilopterus
95 Litres (25 US G.)
9-10 cm (3.5-3.9")
Freshwater
6.0 - 8.0
23 -28 °C (73.4-82.4°F)
5-19 °d
1:2 M:F
5-10 years
Family
Alestidae
Contents
Additional names
- Niger Tetra, Red Eyed Tetra, African Red-Eyed Characin
Additional scientific names
- Petersius spilopterus
Origin
- Native to the lower Niger and Ogun rivers in Nigeria.
Sexing
- Males have more vivid colouring than females.
Tank compatibility
- A peaceful shoaling fish that does best kept in groups of 6 or more. Keep with other peaceful community fish. Avoid larger predatory fish or fish with long fins.
Diet
- The Red-Eyed Tetra will accept most foods including pellet and flake as well as live/frozen food such as bloodworm and brine shrimp.
Feeding regime
- Feed once or twice a day.
Environment Specifics
- Prefers a densely planted tank with open swimming space.
Behaviour
- A peaceful shoaling fish generally occupying the middle and top levels of the water column.
Identification
- An elongate Tetra with a bold iridescent lateral line that runs from the nose to the caudal peduncle. The top half of the eye is tinged with red, giving this fish its common name. The fins are mostly translucent, the dorsal having a black spot outlined in white.
Pictures
External links
- Fishbase (Mirrors:
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