Kennedy tetra - Astyanax kennedyi
Kennedy tetra ( common name )
Astyanax kennedyi ( fish name )
- Maximum size in aquariums (min-max): 5 - 6 cm ( 1.97 - 2.36 in )
- pH of water: 6.5 - 7.2
- Water hardness (dGH): 6 - 16 °N
- Recommended temperature: 23 - 26 °C ( 73.4 - 78.8 °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: Middle levels
- The way of breeding: Spawning
- Fish origin: South America
Information about care
Food and feeding
Use quality flake for the staple diet. They will relish treats of blood worms, white worms and brine shrimp given twice weekly.
Origin
South America; they are found in the upper Amazonian Basins.
Sexing
Females tend to have a plumper body shape than the males.
Breeding
Provide the parents with a planted tank for breeding. Condition the fish on plenty of live foods for 2-3 weeks prior to moving them to the breeding tank. The eggs will be scattered around the tank and at this stage the parents should be removed. The eggs will hatch 2-3 days later and the fry will be free swimming a few days after this. They can be fed on Infusoria initially.
Lifespan
The expected life span for this fish is 5-8 years.
Short description
These fish must be kept in small groups of at least 6 fish. Do not keep these with shy or nervous fish as they may harass them.
Picture
Bought by aqua-fish.net from jjphoto.dk.
Use quality flake for the staple diet. They will relish treats of blood worms, white worms and brine shrimp given twice weekly.
Origin
South America; they are found in the upper Amazonian Basins.
Sexing
Females tend to have a plumper body shape than the males.
Breeding
Provide the parents with a planted tank for breeding. Condition the fish on plenty of live foods for 2-3 weeks prior to moving them to the breeding tank. The eggs will be scattered around the tank and at this stage the parents should be removed. The eggs will hatch 2-3 days later and the fry will be free swimming a few days after this. They can be fed on Infusoria initially.
Lifespan
The expected life span for this fish is 5-8 years.
Short description
These fish must be kept in small groups of at least 6 fish. Do not keep these with shy or nervous fish as they may harass them.
Picture
Bought by aqua-fish.net from jjphoto.dk.
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