Family: Characidae
Hyphessobrycon weitzmanorum — a Characidae from South America. Reaches 2.8–4.1 cm; keep at 23–28 °C.
A Characidae species native to South America: Hyphessobrycon weitzmanorum lives middle of the water column over blackwater streams and flooded forest. Mostly peaceful; larger species predatory. Adults reach 2.8–4.1 cm. It is one of the aquarium-kept Hyphessobrycon species we profile, alongside 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.
Expect 2.8–4.1 cm as an adult, living middle of the water column. A 25 L tank or larger gives it room.
Omnivore with carnivorous tilt. Feed two small meals a day rather than one large one.
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.
Its home waters are South America — blackwater streams and flooded forest, with still to gentle current.
Low escape risk, but a lid is cheap insurance.
In the aquarium: egg-scatterer among fine plants. Subtle; females fuller-bodied.