Familia: Characidae
Hyphessobrycon oritoensis es un caraquino de agua dulce originario de Sudamérica. Alcanza 3.2–4.7 cm; temperatura 23–28 °C.
Hyphessobrycon oritoensis, 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 3.2–4.7 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.
Dificultad media. Mostly peaceful; larger species predatory; Strong shoalers; keep in groups of 8 or more.
23–28 °C con estabilidad; pH 5.6–7.5, GH 5–15 dGH.
Alcanza 3.2–4.7 cm; es bottom-dwelling. Acuario mínimo de 27 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.
Se recomienda tapa durante el mantenimiento.
Egg-scatterer among fine plants. Subtle; females fuller-bodied.