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Gold Tetra

Family:	CHARACIDAE
Species:	Hemigrammus rodwayi
Common Name:	Golden Tetra
Size:	2.08 inches (5.3cm)
Habitat:	SOUTH AMERICA: Rivers of Guyana, Suriname, French Guiana, and Amazon River basin where it is particularly abundant in coastal creeks and floodplains.
Diet:	Omnivorous. Flakes, and live.
Behavior:	Peaceful schooling species.
Water:	Temperature 75.2-82.4ºF (24-28ºC), ph 6.3, harness 12dH.
Care:	No special water considerations needed. Just good aquarium maintenance habits as needed with all fish.
Communities:	Good
Suitability:	Good for medium to experienced fish keepers.