Hyphessobrycon flammeus (ROO TETRA OF RIO)
Description
The Hyphessobrycon Flameus is a freshwater fish belonging to the Characidae family. It is also known as red stain fish or flame stain fish. It is a small fish, generally measuring between 3 and 4 centimeters in length.
The Hyphessobrycon flameus has an elongated and slender shape, with a slim and slender body. Its head is small and sharp, with round eyes and well developed dorsal, caudal and pectoral fins. Its color is generally bright red, with black spots distributed all over the body.
The Hyphessobrycon Flameus is a gregarious fish, that is to say that it tends to live in a group with other individuals of its species. He is very active and likes to swim continuously. It is an omnivorous fish that feeds on small insects, crustaceans and plants.
The Hyphessobrycon Flameus is native to South America, where it lives in the shallow waters of rivers and lakes. It is a robust and easy to keep fish in aquarium, making it a popular choice for aquarophilia lovers.
In conclusion, the Hyphessobrycon Flameus is an attractive and easy to maintain fish, ideal for beginners in aquarophilia. Its bright color and fast movements make it a fascinating animal to observe.
Origin
- FamilyCharacidae
- OriginBrazil
Characteristics
- Adult size4 cm
- BehaviourPleasant, gregarious
- FoodOmnivorous
Water parameters
- Water typeFreshwater, hot
- Temperature24 - 27 °C
- pH6.4 - 7.2
- Minimum aquarium capacity (in liters)50 L
Dimorphism
Sleeped male, with pelvic and red blood anal fins, the anal being bordered with black
Reproduction
50l bin, weakly lit, with a small inner filter with a exhaustor and above all well covered because the tetra of Rio jumps. A few java foam tufts, Eichhornia Crassipes or Myriophyllum will conduct the laying support. Th between 10 and 15 ° F, pH around 6.4-6.5 and temperature 25 ° C. The male is introduced 24 hours before the female. The eggs and sperm are expelled by friction of the two partners and with each embrace about ten eggs fall to the ground or cling to the plants. About twenty coupling spread over 2 to 3 hours. Remove the couple at the end of the laying. Eclosed at 3 days at 25 ° C and first foods made up of the end of Plankton de Mare then nauplies of Artemias. Free swimming at 3 days. A well -nourished and in great female can lay every 10! 15 days from 100 to 250 eggs.
