Familia: Characidae
Aphyocharax erythrurus es un caraquino de agua dulce originario de Sudamérica. Alcanza 4.1–6.1 cm; temperatura 22–26 °C.
Aphyocharax erythrurus, 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 4.1–6.1 cm and adapts well to a properly set-up aquarium in the 22–26 °C range. Other Aphyocharax species in our database include Aphyocharax anisitsi, Aphyocharax nattereri, Aphyocharax rathbuni.
Dificultad media. Mostly peaceful; larger species predatory; Strong shoalers; keep in groups of 8 or more.
Rango ideal: 22–26 °C. Evita cambios bruscos.
Alcanza 4.1–6.1 cm; es bottom-dwelling. Acuario mínimo de 45 L.
Omnivore with carnivorous tilt. Dos pequeñas comidas al día.
Mostly peaceful; larger species predatory. Compañeros recomendados: Similar-sized peaceful community fish — Similar size and water needs. Evita Much smaller fish — May outcompete or bully tiny tankmates.
Su hábitat natural es Sudamérica, en blackwater streams and flooded forest.
Riesgo bajo, aunque la tapa siempre es útil.
En acuario: egg-scatterer among fine plants. Subtle; females fuller-bodied.