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Hemigrammus caudovittatus, Ahl, 1923
Origin: Brazil, Paraguay and Argentina, in the La Plata region.
Etymology:
Synonyms: Hyphessobrycon anisitsi(Not Eigenmann)First European import: Germany, 1922, by Martin Becker.
Description: See pictures.
Care:
A peacefull community fish, that should be kept in groups of 6 or more fish in
larger tanks(80 cm). The fish are extremely hardy and can be kept in every type
of setup. Downside of the fish is they will eat the softer plants. Decoration
of the tank with driftwood, javafern, Bolbitis and other hard plants. The
tank should be well filtered, and regular waterchanges, monthly 25%.
Temperature: 18-28 degrees.
Feeding: Omnivorous, some boiled lettuce or similar should be fed occasionally.
Size: Up to 7 cm.
pH: 6.0-8.5 Hardness up to 35 dGH.
Breeding: Easy, very productiv. Usually the fish will spawn regularly in community tanks. Very productiv
Sexual dimorphism: Males more colorful, especially more red. Females are thicker.
Prices: Netherlands 1.75-2.25€.
Additional:
Picture references: All pictures E. Naus
References:Baensch, H. A., Riehl, R.(1982): Aquarien Atlas I. Mergus Verlag, Melle, Germany.
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