| Family: |
CHARACIDAE |
| Species: |
Hyphessobrycon scholzei |
| Common Name: |
Blackline Tetra. |
| Size: |
2" (5 cm). |
| Habitat: |
South America: Lower Amazon River basin. |
| Min Tank Size: |
20 Gallons for a singles species tank with a nice
school. Due to their active nature it's best to keep this species
in a tank at least 24" (60 cm) in length. |
| Diet: |
Omnivorous: Feeds chiefly on small invertebrates
in nature. In the aquarium, it proves unfussy. Feed a mixture
of dried flakes and granules along with small live and frozen
foods. A large portion should come from vegetables! |
| Behavior: |
It's a very peaceful species that won't compete
well with very boisterous or much larger tankmates. |
| Water: |
Prefers soft, slightly acidic water in pH range
7.0-7.5, hardness 12-16°GH , temperature 72-82°F (22-28°C).
|
| Care: |
A shoaling species - always buy a group of at least
6 of these. A planted tank with open space. Will eat soft plants. |
| Communities: |
Can be housed with other peaceful fish like tetras,
pencilfish, hatchetfish, small catfish and loaches, rasbora; suitable
for discus and angelfish.. |
| Suitability: |
Great for all including beginners. |
