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Name
Scientific name
Bryconalestes longipinnis
Described by
Authority Günther, Year 1864, Bracketed
Family
Alestidae
Common names
Long-finned Tetra
Photograph credits
All 2 credited
Summary
The long-finned tetra, Brycinus longipinnis, is an alestid characin from West Africa, found from Gambia to the Democratic Republic of Congo…
Size and aquarium
Maximum size
125mm, standard length
Aquarium size
Minimum length 120 cm, Minimum depth 38 cm, Minimum height 30 cm
Water
Water conditions
Temperature 22–26°C, pH 6–7.5
Hardness
5–19dGH
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
DR Congo, Gabon
Writing
Etymology
Not written yet
Distribution
Found throughout northern West Africa ranging from Gambia to the Democratic Republic of Congo and Gabon.
Habitat
Inhabits large rivers and is also the only member of this genus to migrate into smaller streams and tributaries. It is sometimes seen in lightly brackish estua…
Aquarium size
A standard 120 ∗ 38 ∗ 30 cm - ~137 litres tank could house a small group of these.
Maintenance
Provide lots of open swimming space as the species is very active. You will see it at its best if a dark substrate is used, along with some areas of thick plan…
Water conditions
Temperature: 22 – 26 °C pH: 6.0-7.5 Hardness: 5-19°H
Diet
Can be fussy when first imported, but usually adapts well to a variety of foods. For the best condition, feed a mixture of live, frozen and dried varieties. It…
Behaviour and compatibility
It makes a great addition to the larger community tank, although small or slow-moving species might be intimidated by its size and constant activity. Ideally, …
Sexual dimorphism
Adult males develop a long, flowing dorsal fin. They are also slightly larger than females and the anal fin has a characteristic convex profile.
Reproduction
Most sources state this species has never been bred in captivity. In reality, spawning is tricky but achievable. It's an egg scatterer. A spawning tank should …
Notes
Not imported all that often, this species seems to ship quite poorly. Once acclimatised, it usually proves quite hardy. A big shoal of adults can look stunning…
References
References
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