Gephyrocharax valencia (Géphyrocharax du Lac Valencia, Tetra-Pont)

Gephyrocharax Valencia is a freshwater fish belonging to the Characidae family. It measures about 10 centimeters long and has a bright red color on the upper part of its body, with black spots on the fins and flanks. His mouth is small and located below the head, which allows him to capture the small insects and the crustaceans which he finds on the bottom of the rivers and the lakes of South America.

Gephyrocharax Valencia is a gregarious and perennial fish, which likes to move in benches to feed and reproduce. In general, he prefers calm and shallow waters, with many aquatic plants to hide and protect himself from predators. However, he can also live in more difficult environments, such as marshes and temporary ponds, if there is enough food there.

Gephyrocharax Valencia is an oviparous fish, that is to say that it lays eggs rather than fertilizing and incubating them in its body. The breeding period is generally between February and May, when water temperatures are the highest. The female lays several hundred eggs, which are then fertilized by the male and fixed on the aquatic plants or on the pebbles at the bottom. The frys hatch about a week later and begin to feed on small crustaceans and invertebrates, before moving on to a more varied diet as they grow.

Gephyrocharax Valencia is a little demanding fish in terms of food, which is satisfied with most of the foods found in its natural environment. However, it is important to provide it with a balanced diet so that it can develop properly and maintain its bright color.