Species Care
BUENOS AIRES TETRA
Hemigrammus caudovittatus
Keeping Snapshot:
- Difficulty: Beginner
- Max Growth Size: 8-9 cm
- Temperament: Peaceful but sometimes nips fins.
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Preferred Water Parameters:
- Temperature: 16-26 degrees celsius
- pH Level: 6.0 - 7.5
- General Hardness: Soft-Moderate
Range: Argentina, Paraguay, SE Brazil
Reproduction: Egg-scatterer among plants.
Feeding: Omnivorous, strong appetite, may also eat plants. Eats all normal foods, appreciates occasional feeds of live or frozen foods.
Additional Comments: Schooling fish. Good aquarium fish in aquarium without plants. Also suitable for temperate tanks, but may nip fins of fancy goldfish.
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