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Name
Scientific name
Chalceus macrolepidotus
Described by
Not recorded
Family
Characidae
Summary
The pink-tailed chalceus, Chalceus macrolepidotus, is a large characin found throughout northern South America, from Colombia to French Gui…
Size and aquarium
Maximum size
250mm, standard length
Tank size
Minimum length 120 cm, Minimum depth 45 cm, Minimum height 45 cm
Water
Temperature and pH
Temperature 23–28°C, pH 6–7.5
Hardness
5–18dGH
Conductivity
Not recorded
Behaviour
Temperament
Territorial
Social needs
Not recorded
Community suitability
Not recorded
Where it lives
Countries
Colombia, French Guiana, Guyana, Suriname, Venezuela
Supporting text
Etymology
Not written yet
Distribution
Found throughout northern South America in Colombia, Venezuela, Guyana, Suriname, French Guiana and Peru.
Habitat
Most often seen inhabiting the surface layers of highly oxygenated rivers.
Aquarium size
120 ∗ 45 ∗ 45 cm48 ∗ 18 ∗ 18 in - ~243 litres~64 US gal should be the smallest tank considered. It's capable of a real turn of speed and can injure itself quit…
Maintenance
It requires a lot of swimming space, so decor is not really critical, although a sandy substrate with some beech branches and floating plants looks very effect…
Water conditions
Temperature: 23 – 28 °C73 – 82 °F pH: 6.0-7.5 Hardness: 5-18°H
Diet
Feeds primarily on insects and aquatic crustaceans in nature. While dried foods are usually accepted, a good proportion of the diet should contain meaty foods …
Behaviour and compatibility
It does best when kept either as a single specimen, or in a group with more than 6 fish. In smaller groups, the fish tends to scrap with one another. Other tha…
Sexual dimorphism
Unknown.
Reproduction
Has been achieved. Details are very scarce and all that is known is that a very large aquarium is required and up to 2000 eggs are scattered among vegetation. …
Notes
This species can look quite stunning when cared for properly. It can sometimes be a little delicate when initially imported, as it has very large scales which …
References
References
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