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Name
Scientific name
Hemiodus argenteus
Described by
Not recorded
Family
Hemiodontidae
Common names
Not recorded
Photograph credits
All 2 credited
Summary
Hemiodus argenteus is a shoaling hemiodontid characin from Venezuela, Guyana, Suriname and Brazil, where it inhabits floodplain rivers and …
Size and aquarium
Maximum size
235mm, standard length
Aquarium size
Minimum length 120 cm, Minimum depth 45 cm, Minimum height 45 cm
Water
Water conditions
Temperature 23–27°C, pH 6–7
Hardness
3–12dGH
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, Guyana, Suriname, Venezuela
Writing
Etymology
Not written yet
Distribution
Venezuela, Guyana, Suriname, Brazil.
Habitat
Inhabits floodplain rivers and lakes.
Aquarium size
Very active and needs a tank measuring at least 120 ∗ 45 ∗ 45 cm - ~243 litres.
Maintenance
A biotope setup would consist, very simply, of a layer of a couple of inches of inert sand as substrate, with perhaps some driftwood branches and twisted roots…
Water conditions
Temperature: 23 – 27 °C pH: 6.0-7.0 Hardness: 3-12°H
Diet
Unfussy, and will accept most live, frozen and dried foods. Try to make sure it receives some greenstuffs in its diet, as it's reported to feed quite heavily o…
Behaviour and compatibility
Very peaceful but it can intimidate much smaller or more quiet species with its activity and size. It makes an ideal shoaling species for the larger Amazon bio…
Sexual dimorphism
Unknown. Mature females are likely to be rounder-bellied than males.
Reproduction
Not known to have been bred in the hobby. It's probably an egg-scatterer.
Notes
Hemiodus species can be a very skittish when first introduced to the aquarium, but usually settle down over time, especially if a large number are being kept t…
References
References
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