Blind cave tetra - Astyanax jordani
Blind cave tetra ( common name )
Astyanax jordani ( fish name )
- Maximum size in aquariums (min-max): 7 - 8 cm ( 2.76 - 3.15 in )
- pH of water: 6 - 7
- Water hardness (dGH): 18 - 30 °N
- Recommended temperature: 20 - 25 °C ( 68 - 77 °F )
- Compatibility (temperament to it's family): peaceful (read this answer)
- Compatibility (temperament to other fish species): peaceful (read this answer)
- Place in the aquarium: Bottom levels
- The way of breeding: Spawning
- Fish origin: North America
Information about care
This is very amazing fish. It's blind. Even the newborns are born with eyes, they degenerate as they would be in nature. It's important to keep the tanks with the Blind cave tetras dark.
Even it's seen in shops rarely, this fish is easy to keep and it's recommended for beginners.
Pictures
Bought by aqua-fish.net from jjphoto.dk.
Even it's seen in shops rarely, this fish is easy to keep and it's recommended for beginners.
Pictures
Bought by aqua-fish.net from jjphoto.dk.
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