Familia: Characidae
Hyphessobrycon piranga es un caraquino de agua dulce originario de Sudamérica. Alcanza 2.8–4.1 cm; temperatura 23–28 °C.
Hyphessobrycon piranga, 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 2.8–4.1 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: moderada. Mostly peaceful; larger species predatory.
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 middle of the water column, así que 25 L o más.
Omnivore with carnivorous tilt. Dos pequeñas comidas al día.
Mostly peaceful; larger species predatory. Compañeros recomendados: Similar-sized peaceful community fish — Similar size and water needs. Evita 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.