Familia: Characidae
Ornate Tetra es un caraquino de agua dulce originario de Sudamérica. Alcanza 3.2–4.7 cm; temperatura 24–28 °C.
A Characidae species native to South America: Hyphessobrycon bentosi lives bottom-dwelling over blackwater streams and flooded forest. Mostly peaceful; larger species predatory. Adults reach 3.2–4.7 cm. It is one of the aquarium-kept Hyphessobrycon species we profile, alongside Hyphessobrycon amandae, Hyphessobrycon herbertaxelrodi, Hyphessobrycon eques.
Dificultad media. Mostly peaceful; larger species predatory; Strong shoalers; keep in groups of 8 or more.
Rango ideal: 24–28 °C. Evita cambios bruscos.
De adulto mide 3.2–4.7 cm. Vive bottom-dwelling, así que 27 L o más.
Omnivore with carnivorous tilt. Forraja sobre dark sand and leaf litter: deja que parte del alimento llegue al fondo.
Sí, con criterio. Mostly peaceful; larger species predatory — combínalo con Similar-sized peaceful community fish — Similar size and water needs. Aleja Much smaller fish — May outcompete or bully tiny tankmates.
De Sudamérica: blackwater streams and flooded forest, con still to gentle current.
Se recomienda tapa durante el mantenimiento.
En acuario: egg-scatterer among fine plants. Subtle; females fuller-bodied.