Familia: Characidae
Chocolate Neon Tetra es un caraquino de agua dulce originario de Sudamérica. Alcanza 2.2–3.2 cm; temperatura 22–26 °C.
Hyphessobrycon vilmae, 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 2.2–3.2 cm and adapts well to a properly set-up aquarium in the 22–26 °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.
Mantén el agua a 22–26 °C. 22–26 °C recorded range. Heater for stable tropical warmth.
Alcanza 2.2–3.2 cm; es bottom-dwelling. Acuario mínimo de 25 L.
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.
Su hábitat natural es Sudamérica, en blackwater streams and flooded forest.
No es propenso a saltar; una tapa estándar ayuda.
En acuario: egg-scatterer among fine plants. Subtle; females fuller-bodied.