Cheirodon parahybae (Blue tetra)

It is a peaceful and playful fish. The floor must be preferably dark to bring out the colors of this fish. The water must be filtered on peat. Hardness: up to 20 ° DGH. Floating plants for diffuse light. To be maintained in groups. It can be nourished with flakes, lyophilized materials and fine living food.

Parahybae cheirodon fish is a small fish, generally 3 to 4 centimeters in length, although some specimens can reach up to 6 centimeters in length. It belongs to the Characidae family, a group of common freshwater fish in South America. Parahybae cheirodon fish is native to rivers and watercourses in eastern South America, in particular Brazil and Argentina.

Parahybae cheirodon fish is known for its beautiful color, with a blue or green base and orange and red spots on the body and fins. Pectoral and pelvic fins are generally transparent, while the caudal fin is often striped in blue and red. Parahybae cheirodon fish also has a large dorsal fin, which is generally transparent with orange and red spots.

Parahybae cheirodon fish is a peaceful and non -aggressive fish, making it an excellent option for community aquariums. They are generally peaceful towards other fish, even the smallest, and can be kept in groups in an aquarium. They are also fairly easy to nourish and can be nourished with a variety of aquarium fish foods, such as pellets, flakes and living foods such as artemias and daphnia.

Parahybae cheirodon fish needs a well planted aquarium with a lot of space to swim and hide. They are also sensitive to sudden changes in temperature and water, and need a filter and heating to maintain clean and stable water. They are also sensitive to certain drugs and chemicals, so it is important to use them with caution when managing the aquarium.

Due to their bright color and their peaceful behavior, Parahybae cheirodon fish is a popular choice for community aquariums and can add a touch of color and life to any aquatic environment.

The male is much more slender. The female has a round belly. The male has no hook under the Caudal peduncle.

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