Belgian Flag Tetra (Hyphessobrycon heterorhabdus)

Parámetros de cuidado

Temperatura

23–28 °C

pH

5.5–7.5

Dureza GH

5–15 dGH

Tamaño adulto

2.7–4 cm

Tanque mínimo

25 L

Capa de nado

Bottom-dwelling

Dificultad

Moderada

Temperamento

Mostly peaceful; larger species predatory

Origen

Sudamérica

Descripción de la especie

Hyphessobrycon heterorhabdus, 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 2.7–4 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.

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