Species Care
PARAGUAY TETRA
Aphyocharax paraguayensis
Keeping Snapshot:
- Difficulty: Beginner
- Max Growth Size: 4 cm
- Temperament: Peaceful but sometimes nips fins.
- Check compatibility with other species here
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Preferred Water Parameters:
- Temperature: 21-27 degrees celsius
- pH Level: 6.0-7.5
- General Hardness: Soft
Range: South America: Rio Paraguay
Reproduction: Egg-scatterer among plants, needs soft water. Fry initially require very small foods.
Feeding: Omnivorous. Eats all normal foods, appreciates occasional feeds of live or frozen foods.
Additional Comments: Also known as White-spot Tetra or Para Tetra. A hardy species, sometimes a bit aggressive to slow fishes. Keep in a school.
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