Family: Characidae
Hyphessobrycon oritoensis — a Characidae from South America. Reaches 3.2–4.7 cm; keep at 23–28 °C.
Hyphessobrycon oritoensis, a member of the family Characidae, comes from South America, where it inhabits blackwater streams and flooded forest. Mostly peaceful; larger species predatory and omnivore with carnivorous tilt, it grows to 3.2–4.7 cm and adapts well to a properly set-up aquarium in the 23–28 °C range. Other Hyphessobrycon species in our database include Hyphessobrycon amandae, Hyphessobrycon herbertaxelrodi, Hyphessobrycon eques.
Intermediate difficulty. Mostly peaceful; larger species predatory; strong shoalers; keep in groups of 8 or more.
Aim for 23–28 °C. Heater for stable tropical warmth; 23–28.0 °C typical for the genus.
Adults reach 3.2–4.7 cm; it is bottom-dwelling. Plan for at least 27 litres.
Omnivore with carnivorous tilt. It forages naturally over dark sand and leaf litter, so let some food reach the bottom.
Mostly peaceful; larger species predatory; strong shoalers; keep in groups of 8 or more. Good company: Similar-sized peaceful community fish — Similar size and water needs. Keep away from Much smaller fish — May outcompete or bully tiny tankmates.
Comes from South America: blackwater streams and flooded forest. Expect still to gentle current and moderate.
Jumping is not a known issue; cover the tank anyway during water changes.
Egg-scatterer among fine plants. Subtle; females fuller-bodied.