Familia: Characidae
Hyphessobrycon melanostichos es un caraquino de agua dulce originario de Sudamérica. Alcanza 2.8–4.1 cm; temperatura 23–28 °C.
A Characidae species native to South America: Hyphessobrycon melanostichos lives bottom-dwelling over blackwater streams and flooded forest. Mostly peaceful; larger species predatory. Adults reach 2.8–4.1 cm. It is one of the aquarium-kept Hyphessobrycon species we profile, alongside Hyphessobrycon amandae, Hyphessobrycon herbertaxelrodi, Hyphessobrycon eques.
Nivel medio: la estabilidad del agua importa más que el equipo. Mostly peaceful; larger species predatory. Strong shoalers; keep in groups of 8 or more.
Mantén el agua a 23–28 °C. 23–28.0 °C typical for the genus. Heater for stable tropical warmth.
De adulto mide 2.8–4.1 cm. Vive bottom-dwelling, así que 25 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.
Originario de Sudamérica; vive en blackwater streams and flooded forest. Still to gentle current; moderate.
No es propenso a saltar; una tapa estándar ayuda.
En acuario: egg-scatterer among fine plants. Subtle; females fuller-bodied.