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Name
Scientific name
Hemiodus orthonops
Described by
Not recorded
Family
Hemiodontidae
Common names
Not recorded
Photograph credits
All 1 credited
Summary
Hemiodus orthonops is a large, shoaling hemiodontid characin from Brazil, Paraguay and Argentina, where it inhabits floodplain rivers and l…
Size and aquarium
Maximum size
250mm, standard length
Aquarium size
Minimum length 120 cm, Minimum depth 45 cm, Minimum height 45 cm
Water
Water conditions
Temperature 22–26°C, pH 6.5–7.5
Hardness
5–15dGH
Conductivity
Not recorded
Behaviour
Temperament
Peaceful
Social needs
A shoal or group
Community suitability
Not recorded
Where it lives
Countries, regions, rivers and lakes
Argentina, Brazil, Paraguay
Writing
Etymology
Not written yet
Distribution
Brazil, Paraguay and Argentina.
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: 22 – 26 °C pH: 6.5-7.5 Hardness: 5-15°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 South Amer…
Sexual dimorphism
Unknown. Mature females are likely to be rounder-bellied than males.
Reproduction
Not thought to have been bred in the hobby. It's probably an egg-scatterer.
Notes
Hemiodus species can be very nervous when first introduced to the aquarium, but usually settle down over time, especially if a large number are being kept toge…
References
References
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