Hemigrammus rhodostomus

Familia: Characidae

Hemigrammus rhodostomus es un caraquino de agua dulce originario de Sudamérica. Alcanza 4.1–6.1 cm; temperatura 23–29 °C.

Parámetros de cuidado

Temperatura
23–29 °C
pH
6–8
Dureza GH
5–19 dGH
Tamaño adulto
4.1–6.1 cm
Tanque mínimo
45 L
Capa de nado
Middle of the water column
Dificultad
Moderada
Temperamento
Mostly peaceful; larger species predatory
Origen
Sudamérica

Descripción de la especie

Hemigrammus rhodostomus, 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 23–29 °C range. Other Hemigrammus species in our database include Hemigrammus bleheri, Hemigrammus ocellifer, Hemigrammus erythrozonus.

Biotopo natural

Hábitat
Blackwater streams and flooded forest
Corriente
Still to gentle current
Oxígeno disuelto
Moderate

Paisaje y equipo

Sustrato
Dark sand and leaf litter
Decoración dura
Driftwood and dense plant edges
Plantas
Floating and shaded plants appreciated

Temperamento, dieta y compañeros

Sociabilidad
Strong shoalers; keep in groups of 8 or more
Dieta
Omnivore with carnivorous tilt
Compañeros recomendados
  • Similar-sized peaceful community fish — Similar size and water needs
Evitar con
  • Much smaller fish — May outcompete or bully tiny tankmates

Cría y notas

Dimorfismo sexual
Subtle; females fuller-bodied
Método de cría
Egg-scatterer among fine plants

Preguntas frecuentes

¿Es fácil cuidar a Hemigrammus rhodostomus?

Dificultad media. Mostly peaceful; larger species predatory; Strong shoalers; keep in groups of 8 or more.

¿Qué temperatura y agua necesita Hemigrammus rhodostomus?

Mantén el agua a 23–29 °C. 23–29 °C curated husbandry range. Heater for stable tropical warmth.

¿Qué tamaño alcanza Hemigrammus rhodostomus y qué acuario necesita?

Alcanza 4.1–6.1 cm; es middle of the water column. Acuario mínimo de 45 L.

¿Qué come Hemigrammus rhodostomus?

Omnivore with carnivorous tilt. Combina pienso con alimentos congelados o vivos.

¿Puede convivir Hemigrammus rhodostomus con otros peces?

Mostly peaceful; larger species predatory; Strong shoalers; keep in groups of 8 or more. Buenos compañeros: Similar-sized peaceful community fish — Similar size and water needs.No convive con Much smaller fish — May outcompete or bully tiny tankmates.

¿De dónde es originario Hemigrammus rhodostomus?

Originario de Sudamérica; vive en blackwater streams and flooded forest. Still to gentle current; moderate.

¿Hemigrammus rhodostomus salta?

Riesgo bajo, aunque la tapa siempre es útil.

¿Cómo se reproduce Hemigrammus rhodostomus?

Egg-scatterer among fine plants. Subtle; females fuller-bodied.