Hyphessobrycon ornatus (Tetra Adorno)

Hypessobrycon Ornatus live in groups. Females that can measure up to 6cm, they are generally rounder than males.

Hyphessobrycon Ornatus fish is a freshwater fish belonging to the Characidae family, which also includes other popular species in aquariums, such as Tetras. He is native to South America, mainly rivers and streams from the Amazonian basin.

Hyphessobrycon Ornatus fish is a small fish, generally 3 to 4 cm long, although some species can reach up to 5 cm. Its color generally varies from bright orange to dark orange, with black or brown vertical strips that run along its body. It has transparent pectoral fins and bright red or bright orange caudal fins, which gives it a lively and colorful appearance.

Hyphessobrycon Ornatus fish is a gregarious and peaceful fish, which means that it likes to live in a group and is not aggressive towards other fish. It is adapted to life in aquarium and is popular with beginners aquariophiles due to its ease of maintenance. It is also considered an excellent hot water fish for community aquariums, because it gets along well with many other species of freshwater fish.

Hyphessobrycon Ornatus fish needs a medium -sized aquarium to feel comfortable, with a minimum of 30 liters of water. It prefers fresh and well oxygenated water, with a pH between 6.0 and 7.5. He needs a sand or gravel substrate, as well as plants and hiding places to hide and feel safe. It also needs a varied diet, including pellets, flakes and living or frozen foods.

Hyphessobrycon Ornatus fish is an easy -to -raise reproductive fish. Males and females are generally easy to distinguish, males with longer and thinner fins than females. Reproduction is generally done by the method of eggs deposited and fertilized, the females laying their eggs on the plant sheets or the hard surfaces of the aquarium. Parents usually watch over eggs and young fish until they are large enough to fend for themselves.

Not very apparent, the males are generally darker and the females more plump.