Familie: Characidae
Scarlet characin ist ein Salmler aus Orinokobecken, Südamerika. Länge 2.2–3.3 cm, Temperatur 23–27 °C.
Paracheirodon axelrodi is a Characidae from Orinoco basin, South America. In the wild it prefers blackwater streams and flooded forest; in the aquarium it stays peaceful but shy in bare or bright tanks. Plan on 2.2–3.3 cm of adult fish at 23–27 °C. Related profiles: Paracheirodon innesi, Paracheirodon simulans.
Schwierigkeit: mittel. Peaceful but shy in bare or bright tanks.
23–27 °C, stabil geführt; pH 4–6, GH 5–12 dGH.
Wird 2.2–3.3 cm; lebt middle of the water column. Mindestens 25 L.
Unfussy; a varied small diet preserves colour. Ergänze Futter mit Frost- oder Lebendfutter.
Peaceful but shy in bare or bright tanks; Shoaling; 8–10+ unlocks full colour and calm. Gute Partner: Small Corydoras — Share the lower water peacefully.Nicht mit Large or predatory fish — Tetras are snacks.
Aus Orinokobecken, Südamerika: blackwater streams and flooded forest, mit still to gentle current.
Geringes Risiko, Deckel trotzdem sinnvoll.
In der Zucht: scatters eggs among plants; light-proof the setup or add mops. Subtle; females fuller-bodied.