Calypso Tetra (Hyphessobrycon axelrodi)

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Calypso Tetra

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Calypso Tetra

Hyphessobrycon axelrodi

Difficulty

Moderate

Min. Tank Size

57 Litres (15 US G.)

Size

2-2.2 cm (0.8-0.9")

sg

1 - 1.008

pH

5.5 - 6.0

Temp.

22 -23 °C (71.6-73.4°F)

Water Hardness

2-10 °d

Stocking Ratio

1:2 M:F

Availability

Rare

Diet

Omnivore
Pellet Foods
Flake Foods
Live Foods

Life Span

5-10 years

Habitat

Central America

Family

Characidae




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Additional names

Calypso Tetra

Additional scientific names

Aphyocharax axelrodi, Megalamphodus axelrodi, Pristella axelrodi


Origin

Central America: Trinidad.


Diet

This Tetra should accept most foods including pellet and flake as well as small live/frozen foods such as bloodworm and brine shrimp.


Feeding regime

Feed once or twice a day.


Environment specifics

In the wild this fish inhabits clear to slightly turbid standing water at low elevations and along the edges of swamps. Occurs frequently in brackish waters.

Pictures

External links

  • Fishbase (Mirrors:
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