Black Barred Myleus (Myleus schomburgkii)
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Black Barred Myleus
Black Barred Myleus
Myleus schomburgkii
400 Litres (105.7)
40-42 cm (15.7-16.5")
Freshwater
5.0 - 7.0
23 -27 °C (73.4-80.6°F)
8-10 °d
1:2 M:F
8-12 years
Family
Characidae
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Contents
Additional names
- Black Barred Myleus, Disk Tetra, Black Barred Characin, Blackear Pacu
Additional scientific names
- Myletes palometa, Tetragonopterus schomburgkii
Origin
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Sexing
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Tank compatibility
- This fish is best kept in species tanks, or with similar-sized peaceful, yet robust, South American fish.
Diet
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Feeding regime
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Environment Specifics
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Behaviour
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Identification
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Pictures
External links
- Fishbase (Mirrors:
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