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Name
Scientific name
Arnoldichthys spilopterus
Described by
Authority Boulenger, Year 1909, Bracketed
Family
Alestidae
Common names
African Red-eyed Tetra
Photograph credits
All 4 credited
Summary
The African red-eyed tetra, Arnoldichthys spilopterus, is a characin endemic to Nigeria, where it occurs in the Ogun and lower Niger river …
Size and aquarium
Maximum size
100mm, standard length
Aquarium size
Minimum length 120 cm, Minimum depth 30 cm
Water
Water conditions
Temperature 24–27°C, pH 6–7.5
Hardness
1–15dGH
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, Niger, Ogun
Writing
Etymology
Not written yet
Distribution
Endemic to Nigeria, where it occurs in the Ogun and lower Niger river systems. Despite its popularity in the aquarium hobby it's relatively scarce in the wild …
Habitat
Streams and rivers.
Aquarium size
An aquarium with base dimensions of 120 ∗ 30 cm or equivalent should be the smallest considered.
Maintenance
Driftwood branches, roots, smooth stones and aquatic plants can all be used, but be sure to leave sufficient open space for this active species. Filtering over…
Water conditions
Not written yet
Diet
Unfussy and will accept most foods offered. It is particularly fond of amll live and frozen foods, and these will help bring it into the best condition.
Behaviour and compatibility
Peaceful but very active and should not be kept with shy species. It makes an ideal inhabitant of a West African-themed community alongside other Alestiid tetr…
Sexual dimorphism
Males are marginally more colourful than females, possess dark stripes in the anal fin and tend to be slimmer than sexually-mature females.
Reproduction
Conflicting reports exist. The general consensus is that it is not a difficult species to spawn, but for some reason it's rarely attempted. The fish should be …
Notes
This monotypic genus and species has large scales in comparison to most relatives and is also known as the 'large-scaled African characin' or 'Niger tetra'. It…
References
References
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