Odontocharacidium sp. aff. aphanes (Green dwarf tetrager)

Odontocharacidium sp. aff. aphanes (Green dwarf tetrager)

Description

Odontocharacidium sp. Aff. Aphanes is a freshwater fish that belongs to the Characidae family. He is from rivers and rivers in South America, especially in Amazon. This fish is characterized by its small size, generally less than 5 cm long, and by its gray or light brown color, with black or brown spots on the body and fins.

Odontocharacidium sp. Aff. Aphanes is a gregarious fish, that is to say that it tends to live in a group. It feeds mainly on small insects and algae, but it can also eat crustaceans and small fish. This fish is generally calm and harmless, but it can be a little territorial and be aggressive towards other fish if they approach its territory.

Odontocharacidium sp. Aff. Aphanes is an oviparous fish, that is to say that it lays eggs rather than giving birth to young. The female generally lays her eggs on the leaves or branches immersed in water, where they are protected from predators and temperature variations.

Origin

Features

  • Adult size : 4 cm
  • Behaviour : Pleasant
  • Food : Carnivorous

Water

  • Water type : Freshwater, hot
  • Temperature : 23 - 29 °C
  • pH : 4.9 - 6.2
  • Minimum aquarium capacity (in liters) :

Contribution

  • Created by : sunnmagic
  • Last update : 07/11/2022

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