Gymnocorymbus thayeri (Silver tetra)

Great fish, peaceful, is very suitable for the community aquarium. This fish is less robust than gymnocorymbus ternetzi. This is due to the fact that it is from limpid waters whose hardness is lower (up to 20 ° DGH) and the pH lower. The water must be filtered on peat. Dark floor, powerful filtration, as well as shelter vegetation bring good coloring, a sign of well -being. It can be nourished with flakes, from time to time plant flakes, lyophilized substances and all kinds of living foods.

The gymnocorymbus Thayeri is a fish from alive waters in South America. It is a gregarious fish, which means that it tends to live in groups. It has an average size, about 10 centimeters long for a weight of about 30 grams. It is mainly gray in color, with dark gray longitudinal strips on the body. The gymnocorymbus Thayeri is a peaceful fish and can be maintained in community aquarium with other species of peaceful fish.

The gymnocorymbus Thayeri is an omnivorous fish, which means that it feeds on both plants and small animals. In the wild, it feeds mainly on plankton, insects and small crustaceans. In an aquarium, it can be nourished with flakes of fish for fish, fish pellets, lively or frozen foods and cooked vegetables.

The gymnocorymbus Thayeri is a cold water fish and needs a well -heated aquarium to feel good. Aquarium water should be maintained at a temperature between 22 and 26 degrees Celsius. The aquarium should be well filtered and changed regularly to maintain good water quality. The gymnocorymbus Thayeri needs a well planted aquarium with areas of shadow and light to feel good. He likes to hide in plants and decorations of the aquarium.

The gymnocorymbus Thayeri is an easy -to -keep fish in aquarium and is suitable for beginners aquariophiles. It is important to provide suitable habitat and maintain the aquarium well to maintain the health and well-being of these fish. With appropriate care, gymnocorymbus Thayeri can live up to 5 years in aquarium.

The edge of the anal fin is concave in the male and is straight or concave in the female.

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