Familia: Characidae
Panama Tetra es un caraquino de aguas dulces. Alcanza 3.3–4.8 cm; temperatura 24–26 °C.
A Characidae species: Hyphessobrycon panamensis lives bottom-dwelling over blackwater streams and flooded forest. Mostly peaceful; larger species predatory. Adults reach 3.3–4.8 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 24–26 °C. 24–26 °C recorded range. Heater for stable tropical warmth.
Tamaño adulto: 3.3–4.8 cm. Mínimo 28 L.
Omnivore with carnivorous tilt. Combina pienso con alimentos congelados o vivos.
Mostly peaceful; larger species predatory; Strong shoalers; keep in groups of 8 or more. Buenos compañeros: Similar-sized peaceful community fish — Similar size and water needs.No convive con Much smaller fish — May outcompete or bully tiny tankmates.
Su hábitat es blackwater streams and flooded forest, con still to gentle current.
Riesgo bajo, aunque la tapa siempre es útil.
En acuario: egg-scatterer among fine plants. Subtle; females fuller-bodied.