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Name
Scientific name
Hemigrammus vorderwinkleri
Described by
Not recorded
Family
Characidae
Common names
Not recorded
Photograph credits
Not recorded
Summary
Hemigrammus vorderwinkleri is a small tetra known only from the Rio Negro in Brazil, where it inhabits blackwater rivers and tributaries. I…
Size and aquarium
Maximum size
40mm, standard length
Aquarium size
Minimum length 60 cm, Minimum depth 38 cm, Minimum height 30 cm
Water
Water conditions
Temperature 23–27°C, pH 5.5–7
Hardness
1–12dGH
Conductivity
Not recorded
Behaviour
Temperament
Peaceful
Social needs
A shoal or group
Community suitability
Not recorded
Where it lives
Countries, regions, rivers and lakes
Brazil, Negro
Writing
Etymology
Not written yet
Distribution
Known only from the Rio Negro, Brazil.
Habitat
Blackwater rivers and tributaries. The water in these biotopes is typically stained brown with tannins from decaying organic material and is very acidic as a r…
Aquarium size
A standard 60 ∗ 38 ∗ 30 cm - ~68 litres tank is suitable for a small shoal.
Maintenance
A biotope setup would be very simple to arrange. Use a substrate of river sand and add a few driftwood branches (if you can't find driftwood of the desired sha…
Water conditions
Temperature: 23 – 27 °C pH: 5.5-7.0 Hardness: 1-12°H
Diet
Feeds chiefly on small invertebrates in nature. In the aquarium it proves unfussy. Feed a mixture of dried flakes and granules along with small live and frozen…
Behaviour and compatibility
It's a very peaceful species that won't compete well with very boisterous or much larger tankmates. Ideally, keep it with other South American species, such as…
Sexual dimorphism
Adult males are slimmer and usually slightly smaller than females. The anal fin of males is also hook-shaped.
Reproduction
Can be bred in a similar way to other species in the genus. You'll need to set up a separate tank if you want to raise decent numbers of fry. Something around …
Notes
The only time you'll probably come across this species is as a contaminant among imports of other species. This is a pity, as it's an attractive, peaceful litt…
References
References
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