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Name
Scientific name
Knodus borki
Described by
Not recorded
Family
Characidae
Common names
Blue Tetra
Photograph credits
All 2 credited
Summary
The blue tetra, Knodus borki, is a small characid from Colombia and Brazil, found in rivers, streams and tributaries. Its colour is often s…
Size and aquarium
Maximum size
50mm, standard length
Aquarium size
Minimum length 75 cm, Minimum depth 38 cm, Minimum height 30 cm
Water
Water conditions
Temperature 22–26°C, pH 5.5–7
Hardness
5–12dGH
Conductivity
Not recorded
Behaviour
Temperament
Not recorded
Social needs
A shoal or group
Community suitability
Not recorded
Where it lives
Countries, regions, rivers and lakes
Peru
Writing
Etymology
Not written yet
Distribution
Colombia and Brazil.
Habitat
Rivers, streams and tributaries.
Aquarium size
Despite it's diminutive size, this is a very active species and is not really suitable for tanks smaller than 75 ∗ 38 ∗ 30 cm - ~86 litres.
Maintenance
Best kept in a heavily-planted arrangement with a dark substrate and floating plants to diffuse the lighting. If maintained in sparse surroundings it will not …
Water conditions
Temperature: 22 – 26 °C pH: 5.5-7.0. Will not do well in alkaline conditions. Hardness: 5-12°H
Diet
Omnivorous and will accept most foods offered. It particularly relishes small live and frozen foods such as bloodworm, daphnia and brineshrimp. Some vegetable …
Behaviour and compatibility
Although generally peaceful, it may occasionally nip at the fins of conspecifics and other species with elongated fins. This behaviour becomes more apparent at…
Sexual dimorphism
Mature females are clearly rounder in the belly than males. Males are a little more intensely coloured than females, and their anal fin is supposed to become s…
Reproduction
Has been achieved but little information is available. A separate spawning tank will certainly be required. Something around 12" x 8" would be suitable. Set th…
Notes
The colour of this species is often so intense that many who first see it for sale assume it to be artificially coloured. It is currently the only representati…
References
References
No references