Socolof's Tetra (Gymnocorymbus bondi)
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Socolof's Tetra
Socolof's Tetra
Gymnocorymbus bondi
57 Litres (15 US G.)
4-5 cm (1.6-2")
Freshwater
5.5 - 6.5
22.2-25°C (72 -77 °F)
0-6 °d
1:2 M:F
5-8 years
Family
Characidae
Contents
Additional names
- Socolof's Tetra
Additional scientific names
- Gymnocorymbus socolofi
Sexing[edit]
- Males are more vibrant in colour.
Tank compatibility[edit]
- A peaceful community fish that should be kept in groups of 6 or more. Keep with other peaceful community fish, but nothing too active and nothing boisterous.
Diet[edit]
- Will accept most foods including pellet and flake as well as live/frozen food such as daphnia and brine shrimp.
Feeding regime[edit]
- Feed once or twice a day.
Environment specifics[edit]
- Keep in a spacious tank that is dimly lit with floating plants and plenty of hiding places with some open swimming space.
Behaviour[edit]
- A shy peaceful shoaling community fish.
Identification[edit]
- An oval-shaped fish whose flanks are mostly silver with some blue iridescence, the fins are mostly translucent.
Pictures[edit]
External links[edit]
- Fishbase (Mirrors:
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