Familia: Characidae
Hyphessobrycon luetkeni es un caraquino de agua dulce originario de Sudamérica. Alcanza 3.4–5 cm; temperatura 22–28 °C.
Hyphessobrycon luetkeni is a Characidae from South America. In the wild it prefers blackwater streams and flooded forest; in the aquarium it stays mostly peaceful. Plan on 3.4–5 cm of adult fish at 22–28 °C. Related profiles: Hyphessobrycon amandae, Hyphessobrycon herbertaxelrodi, Hyphessobrycon eques.
Dificultad media. Mostly peaceful; larger species predatory; Strong shoalers; keep in groups of 8 or more.
22–28 °C con estabilidad; pH 5.6–7.5, GH 5–15 dGH.
Alcanza 3.4–5 cm; es middle of the water column. Acuario mínimo de 30 L.
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.
Riesgo bajo, aunque la tapa siempre es útil.
Egg-scatterer among fine plants. Subtle; females fuller-bodied.