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Name
Scientific name
Alestopetersius smykalai
Described by
Authority Poll, Year 1967
Family
Alestidae
Common names
Blue Diamond Tetra, Blauer Diamantsalmler
Photograph credits
All 4 credited
Summary
The blue diamond tetra, Alestopetersius smykalai, is an alestid from the Imo and Niger drainages in Nigeria. The only member of its genus f…
Size and aquarium
Maximum size
60mm, standard length
Aquarium size
Minimum length 120 cm, Minimum depth 30 cm
Water
Water conditions
Temperature 20–28°C, pH 5–7
Hardness
1–10dGH
Conductivity
Not recorded
Behaviour
Temperament
Peaceful
Social needs
A shoal or group
Community suitability
Community-safe
Where it lives
Countries, regions, rivers and lakes
Nigeria, Aba, Imo, Niger
Writing
Etymology
Alestopetersius: etymology not explained, but appears to be a combination of Alestes (type genus of the family Alestidae) and Petersius (original genus of the …
Distribution
This species appears to be restricted to the Imo and Niger drainages in Nigeria but the full extent of its distribution is unclear. Type locality is 'Aba, Lowe…
Habitat
Not written yet
Aquarium size
Minimum base dimensions of 120 ∗ 30 cm or equivalent are recommended.
Maintenance
Décor is relatively unimportant and this species will do well in planted aquaria but ideally the aquarium should ideally be designed to resemble a flowing stre…
Water conditions
Not written yet
Diet
Wild fish are probably foragers feeding on small insects, crustaceans, fallen fruit, etc. In the aquarium it's easily-fed but the best condition and colours of…
Behaviour and compatibility
Lively and somewhat skittish but generally peaceful making it an ideal resident of the well-researched, larger community aquarium. Fishes inhabiting similar en…
Sexual dimorphism
Adult males are more colourful and tend to grow larger than females. Males also develop highly-extended dorsal, ventral, anal and caudal fins whereas in female…
Reproduction
Has not been bred with any regularity in the aquarium hobby and few details are available. It's an egg-scatterer exhibiting no parental care, and one method of…
Notes
This species has occasionally been traded as 'blue diamond tetra' but is very rare in the aquarium hobby and may be threatened in nature. No recent key to the …
References
References
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