Hemigrammus bleheri (Red mouth tetra)

It is a gregarious, peaceful, agile fish, which can coexist with similar species without problems. This species is not always easy to keep in aquarium. Be very careful about the quality of the water. Make frequent water changes, to prevent there to be too many nitrates. Try the water after each water change. If nitrates at the start> 30 mg/l = harmful for fish. You can feed it with flakes, freeze -dried tablets, fine living food.

Hemigrammus bluefish is a freshwater fish belonging to the Characidae family. It is a small fish, generally measuring between 2.5 and 3.5 cm in length. It is characterized by its bright yellow color, with a black band that crosses its head and extends towards its tail. Its caudal fin is also bordered with black, which gives it a distinctive appearance.

The hemigrammus bleheri is native to the fresh waters of South America, where it lives in the shallow waters of rivers and lakes. It is a gregarious fish, which likes to live in a group with other fish from its species. It is omnivorous and feeds mainly on small insects, larvae and aquatic plants.

In captivity, hemigrammus blue is a very popular fish as a company Animal for domestic aquariums. It is easy to maintain, because it is suitable for a wide variety of water conditions, and is generally peaceful with other fish species. However, it can become aggressive with smaller fish or species that have fins similar to its own.

The hemigrammus bleheri is also known as "black head fish" due to its distinctive black band. It is a very active and energetic fish, which likes to swim and move quickly in the aquarium. It needs enough space to swim and good filtration of water to maintain good water quality. In general, it is a robust and easy to maintain fish, which can live up to five years in captivity if it is well treated.

The male is more slender, the female is more stocky during the frai period and has a rounder belly.

You need fresh water, filtered on peat. T ° C: 25-28 ° C. PH: 6.0-6.5. Hardness: <4 ° KH. Lays among fine plants, in groups. Eggs frequently eaten. Eclosed after 30-36 hours. They swim freely at the end of the 4th day. Feed them with plankton because very small.