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Name
Scientific name
Exodon paradoxus
Described by
Not recorded
Family
Characidae
Summary
The bucktooth tetra, Exodon paradoxus, is a scale-ripping characin widespread in the Brazilian Amazon. The only member of its genus, it has…
Size and aquarium
Maximum size
150mm, 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 5.5–7.5
Hardness
0–20dGH
Conductivity
Not recorded
Behaviour
Temperament
Not recorded
Social needs
A shoal or group
Community suitability
Not recorded
Where it lives
Countries
Brazil, Guyana
Supporting text
Etymology
Not written yet
Distribution
Widespread throughout the Brazilian Amazon and has also been recorded in the Rio Branco, Guyana.
Habitat
Usually found in parts of rivers flowing through savannah-like grassland. These biotopes are characterised by flowing waters over sandy substrates.
Aquarium size
A 120 ∗ 45 ∗ 45 cm48 ∗ 18 ∗ 18 in - ~243 litres~64 US gal tank is big enough to house a shoal of these. In anything smaller, you're likely to end up with only …
Maintenance
A biotope setup would consist of a substrate of sand with perhaps a few driftwood branches and roots added for effect. However, the fish look most effective wh…
Water conditions
Temperature: 23 – 28 °C73 – 82 °F pH: 5.5-7.5 Hardness: 0-20°H
Diet
Gut analyses of wild specimens have shown that the diet consists largely of insects and the scales of other fish. Thankfully, there's no need to provide live f…
Behaviour and compatibility
This is not a community fish, and is best kept in a species setup. It will relentlessly attack any silver-coloured or shiny tankmates, stripping them of scales…
Sexual dimorphism
Mature males are slimmer than females, and tend to have slightly elongated dorsal and anal fin rays.
Reproduction
Has been achieved, albeit rarely. It's an egg scattering species. The best way to approach a breeding project is to set up a separate tank in which to spawn th…
Notes
The genus Exodon is currently monotypic, with this single species having uniquely designed teeth. These allow it to rip the scales from other species. It's an …
References
References
No references