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Name
Scientific name
Aphyocharax nattereri
Described by
Authority Steindachner, Year 1882, Bracketed
Family
Characidae
Common names
Dawn Tetra, Augenflecksalmler
Photograph credits
All 1 credited
Summary
The dawn tetra, Aphyocharax nattereri, is a small characid from southern Brazil, Bolivia and Paraguay. In the hobby it is usually called A.…
Size and aquarium
Maximum size
35mm, standard length
Aquarium size
Minimum length 60 cm, Minimum depth 30 cm
Water
Water conditions
Temperature 22–27°C, pH 5.5–7.5
Hardness
1–15dGH
Conductivity
Not recorded
Behaviour
Temperament
Not recorded
Social needs
A shoal or group
Community suitability
Community-safe
Where it lives
Countries, regions, rivers and lakes
Bolivia, Brazil, Paraguay, Apa, Confuso, Paraguay, Pilcomayo
Writing
Etymology
Aphyocharax: from the Greek aphýē (Gr. ἀφύη), meaning 'small fry' (i.e., small fish) and chárax (Gr. χάραξ), a pointed stake of a palisade, referring to densel…
Distribution
Southern Brazil, Bolivia and Paraguay.
Habitat
Streams, rivers and tributaries. These are usually shaded by floating or overhanging vegetative cover.
Aquarium size
An aquarium with base dimensions of 60 ∗ 30 cm is suitable for a small group.
Maintenance
Looks most at home in a planted aquarium. Provide areas of dense vegetation, along with some open areas for swimming. Other décor can consist of twisted roots …
Water conditions
Not written yet
Diet
Unfussy and will accept most dried, frozen and live foods.
Behaviour and compatibility
Peaceful enough but may nip a little at long-finned or slow-moving tankmates, and can bother sedentary species with its constant activity. Try keeping it in a …
Sexual dimorphism
Females are fuller-bodied when inbreeding condition. Males have stronger markings on the anal fin than females.
Reproduction
Set up a separate small tank in which to spawn the fish with clumps of fine-leaved plants such as Java moss to act as a spawning medium. Soft, acidic water (gH…
Notes
This species is normally referred to as A. paraguayensis, but that name has been considered a synonym of A. nattereri since 2003. Confusion remains however, as…
References
References
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