Panda tetra - Aphyocharax paraguayensis
Panda tetra ( common name )
Aphyocharax paraguayensis ( fish name )
- Maximum size in aquariums (min-max): 3 - 4 cm ( 1.18 - 1.57 in )
- pH of water: 6.5 - 7.2
- Water hardness (dGH): 5 - 15 °N
- Recommended temperature: 22 - 26 °C ( 71.6 - 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: Top levels
- The way of breeding: Spawning
- Fish origin: South America
Information about care
Food and feeding
Although live foods are preferred, this fish will adapt to other foods. Use a quality flake or small pellets for the staple diet. Live or frozen foods must be given as treats. Brine shrimp, blood worms and white worms are ideal.
Origin
South America; these fish are found in the basins of the Rio Paraguay.
Sexing
Females will be slightly larger than the males; they will also have a stockier body shape.
Breeding
Large water changes should induce the spawning. Add java moss or spawning mops to the tank. The eggs will be scattered around the tank and once spawning is complete, the parents should be removed. After a few days, the eggs will be hatched and once the fry are free swimming, they can be fed on Infusoria.
Lifespan
The expected life span for this fish is 2-5 years.
Short description
These are a very hardy species that will do well in any community tank, they are quite rare in the aquarium trade so the prices may reflect this. Always keep in a group of at least 6 fish.
Pictures
Bought by aqua-fish.net from jjphoto.dk.
Although live foods are preferred, this fish will adapt to other foods. Use a quality flake or small pellets for the staple diet. Live or frozen foods must be given as treats. Brine shrimp, blood worms and white worms are ideal.
Origin
South America; these fish are found in the basins of the Rio Paraguay.
Sexing
Females will be slightly larger than the males; they will also have a stockier body shape.
Breeding
Large water changes should induce the spawning. Add java moss or spawning mops to the tank. The eggs will be scattered around the tank and once spawning is complete, the parents should be removed. After a few days, the eggs will be hatched and once the fry are free swimming, they can be fed on Infusoria.
Lifespan
The expected life span for this fish is 2-5 years.
Short description
These are a very hardy species that will do well in any community tank, they are quite rare in the aquarium trade so the prices may reflect this. Always keep in a group of at least 6 fish.
Pictures
Bought by aqua-fish.net from jjphoto.dk.
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