Yellowtail tetra - Alestopetersius caudalis

Food and feeding
These fish are omnivores; they will accept all foods offered. Use a quality flake for the staple diet but give them treats twice a week of brine shrimp, daphnia, and blood worms.

Origin
Africa; they are found in the Congo River basins.

Sexing
They can be difficult to sex, if observed in a group; the males will display more colouration.

Breeding
This species of fish is very difficult to breed. The best chances are to provide a planted tank and condition the parents with live foods for 2 weeks before adding them. They will scatter their eggs around the tank and at this stage the parents should be removed.

Lifespan
The expected life span for this fish is 8-10 years.

Short description
The Yellow Tail Tetra is a very hardy species; they will tolerate a range of water parameters. They are very peaceful but must be kept in groups of at least 5-6 fish. They prefer a planted tank with subdued lighting.

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