Black Morpho Tetra,Black Darter Tetra, Poecilocharax weitzmani with tropical aquarium fish statistics, care and photos

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Poecilocharax weitzmani

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Family:	CHARACIDAE
Species:	Poecilocharax weitzmani
Common Name:	Black Morpho Tetra, Black Darter Tetra.
Size:	1.5 in (4.0 cm)
Habitat:	SOUTH AMERICA: Upper Solimões, Upper Negro, and Upper Orinoco River basins.
Min Tank Size:	15 Gallons for a singles species tank with a nice school.
Diet:	Omnivorous: Will accept many small foods such as brine shrimp or daphnia, freeze-dried bloodworms and tubifex, micro pellet food, and a high quality flake food.
Behavior:	Peaceful schooler.
Water:	Water Chemistry not critical, 75 -82°F (24 – 28°C) pH 5.2-6.5 dH range: 5
Care:	Open spaces, many plants, with plants subduing the lighting. No hardwater and alkaline conditions.
Communities:	Good.
Suitability:	Intermediate.

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