January Tetra
Hemigrammus hyanuary
Familia : Characidae
The January Tetra is a small peaceful fish with a silvery body and reddish caudal fin. It lives in schools in the blackwaters of the Amazon.
Descripción
This tetra reaches about 4 cm in adulthood. Its body is elongated and slightly laterally compressed, with a silvery hue and bluish reflections. The caudal fin has a characteristic orange-red coloration. A faint dark lateral line is sometimes visible. It is very active and swims in tight schools. In the aquarium, it usually stays in the mid-water zone. It is a hardy and easy-to-keep species.
Hábitat
Región :
Blackwater rivers and streams, flooded forest areas
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Parámetros recomendados
Cuidado
Notas de cuidado
Keep this tetra in a group of at least 6 individuals in a minimum 60-liter tank. Water should be soft and acidic to neutral (pH 5.5-7.5, GH 2-15). Ideal temperature is between 23 and 28°C. Gentle filtration and subdued lighting are recommended. Diet is omnivorous: accepts flakes, micro-pellets, brine shrimp, and daphnia. Avoid strong currents. Plant the aquarium densely with open swimming areas. It is a peaceful fish compatible with other small tetras, corydoras, and rasboras.