Albino pristella (Pristella maxillaris)

Familie: Characidae

Albino pristella (Pristella maxillaris) ist ein Characidae aus South America; etwa 3.4–5 cm bei 24–28 °C.

Pflegeparameter

Temperatur
24–28 °C
pH
6–8
GH-Härte
5–12 dGH
Größe ausgewachsen
3.4–5 cm
Mindestaquarium
30 L
Schwimmebene
Middle of the water column
Schwierigkeit
Mittel
Charakter
Gentle, slightly skittish when kept too few
Herkunft
南美洲

Artübersicht

Pristella maxillaris is a Characidae from 南美洲. Its colours are honest signalling: pale, scattered fish are telling you something is wrong. It swims in mid-water. Adults reach 3.4–5 cm. Schools tightly; never keep below 6. Keep a proper school, dim the glare, and feed small foods several times a day. Maintain 24–28 °C at pH 6–8. A solid choice for a well-planned community tank.

Natürlicher Lebensraum

Lebensraum
Blackwater streams and flooded forest
Strömung
Still to gentle current
Gelöster Sauerstoff
Moderate

Aquascaping & Technik

Substrat
Dark sand and leaf litter
Harte Dekoration
Driftwood and dense plant edges
Pflanzen
Floating and shaded plants appreciated

Charakter, Fütterung & Vergesellschaftung

Schwarmverhalten
Schools tightly; never keep below 6
Fütterung
Mid-water omnivore; colour foods keep the red honest
Empfohlene Mitbewohner
  • Small Corydoras — Share the lower water peacefully
Nicht vergesellschaften mit
  • Large or predatory fish — Tetras are snacks

Zucht & Hinweise

Geschlechtsdimorphismus
Subtle; females fuller-bodied
Fortpflanzungsart
Egg-scatterer over fine plants; no parental care