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Characins
Common Name:
Panda Tetra, Para Tetra, Dawn Tetra
Scientific Name:
Aphyocharax paraguayensis
Description:
The Paraguay Tetra comes from the River Paraguay in Paraguay and Brazil. As well as living in the main Paraguay River, this fish also inhabits the streams of the Paraguay River basin. In its natural habitat, this fish is not rare, but it is a little unusual in the Aquarium Trade although it is becoming more commonly available. This is generally a peaceful shoaling species, but like other species of the genus Aphyocharax, it is very active and may be inclined to nip the fins of long-finned fish.
Origin:
South America
Max Size:
2 inches
Minimum Tank Size:
10 gallons
Swim Area:
Middle and Top
Life Span:
5 years
Temperature Range (F):
73 - 82 F
pH:
6.0-7.5
Hardness (dH):
10 - 20 dH
Diet:
Omnivore
Additional Diet Information:
Flakes, pellets, live and frozen foods
Gender Difference:
Monomorphic
Breeding:
Egg Scatterer
Not very well known, as nearly all commercially available specimens are wild-caught contaminants.
Temperament/Social Behavior:
- Peaceful, Schooling fish, Good for community tank, Fin Nipper, Do not keep with large aggressive fish
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Rarely Seen
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