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Characins
Characins are a widespread group of fish. They include
tetras, pirahna, hatchetfish, and Pacu. They range from extreme
carnivores to peaceful herbivores.
| Common
Characteristics: |
| Food: |
Varies
between Carnivore and Herbivore again. Pacus eat mostly
vegetation, and Pirahna eat meat, preferrably moving meat.
Check with specific species again. |
| Breeding: |
All
are egg-layers with little of no brood care. Some are
very particular about water conditions for spawning, while
others are not. |
| Water
Parameters: |
Most like soft acidic water, though there are some
exceptions. Also most are tropical with a few preferring
cooler water.
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| Temperament: |
Most
Tetras are schooling fish who like the company of their
own kind, and are overall not aggressive. |
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| Origins: |
South
America and a few Africans. Congo Tetras being the notable African
species. |
| A Few
Exceptions: |
Pacu: Can grow absolutely huge, and loves
plants and vegetables. Their huge size, often 14 inches makes
them difficult to care for.
Pirahna: For obvious reasons. They are larger, only
really comfortable in a shoal, and often a very nervous species.
They also do nothing when not feeding. They are also illegal
in many US states.
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| Examples
of Characins: |
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Link
to Characin Species Profiles
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