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Darter Tetra (Characidium spec.)

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Characidium Spec pic
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Characidium spec. -- Second Down -- Translated

Stats:

Adult Size: 2 1/4 - 4" (5.5 - 10 cm)
Temp: 64-75 F (18-24 C)
Tank: 30" (75 cm) minimum

Requirements:
River Tank type habitat recommended. These fish come from swift-flowing water.
Diet:
Small live, frozen/live food also good. Not sure about prepared foods.
Breeding:
Females Plumper, egg scatterer. Tank: pH: 6-7 soft, Feed Artemia to new fry.
Sociability:

Can be kept in groups, though each keeps a territory.

Related Spec:
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Special Info:
River Tanks

 

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