Characidium rachovii (Rachov tetra-plier)

Characidium rachovii is a fish belonging to the Characidiidae family. He is from the rivers of South America, more precisely of the Amazon region. It is a relatively small fish, generally measuring between 6 and 8 centimeters in length. Her dress is generally beautiful bright blue, with black and white strips along the body. Its dorsal fin is pink and its caudal fin is bordered with black.

Characidium rachovii is a very active fish, and it is often seen swimming in compact benches near the surface of the water. It is a gregarious fish, which means that it prefers to live in a group rather than alone. Characidium rachovii is also a very territorial fish, and it can become aggressive towards other fish approaching its territory.

Characidium rachovii is an omnivorous fish, which means that it feeds on plants and other animals. In nature, it is mainly feeding on small insects, molluscs and crustaceans. In aquarium, it can be nourished with fish pellets, frozen shrimp and raw vegetables.

Characidium rachovii is a popular fish in the world of aquarophilia because of its beautiful color and active behavior. However, it can be difficult to maintain in aquarium because of its tendency to become aggressive towards other fish. It is therefore recommended to maintain it in an aquarium specially designed for territorial fish, with enough space so that it can swim and enough hiding places so that it can hide if necessary.