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Name
Scientific name
Megalamphodus haraldschultzi
Described by
Authority Travassos, Year 1960, Bracketed
Family
Characidae
Common names
Crystal Red Tetra
Photograph credits
All 3 credited
Summary
The crystal red tetra, Megalamphodus haraldschultzi, is a small characid endemic to the rio Araguaia system in Brazil. It is occasionally a…
Size and aquarium
Maximum size
25mm, standard length
Aquarium size
Minimum length 60 cm, Minimum depth 30 cm, Water movement Low: still or sluggish water
Water
Water conditions
Temperature 20–28°C, pH 5–7
Hardness
1–10dGH
Conductivity
Not recorded
Behaviour
Temperament
Peaceful
Social needs
A shoal or group
Community suitability
Community-safe
Where it lives
Countries, regions, rivers and lakes
Brazil, Araguaia, Javaés, Tocantins
Writing
Etymology
Megalamphodus: from the Ancient Greek μεγαλάμφοδος (megalamphodos), meaning 'with spacious ways'. Eigenmann did not explain the name, but it probably refers to…
Distribution
Endemic to the rio Araguaia system, the major tributary of the rio Tocantins in central and western Brazil, although the full range of H. haraldschultzi within…
Habitat
Little information appears to exist but presumably inhabits minor tributaries, backwaters and oxbow lakes rather than main river channels. In the Araguaia drai…
Aquarium size
Aquarium base dimensions of at least 60 ∗ 30 cm or equivalent are suggested.
Maintenance
Perhaps looks best in an arrangement comprising a sandy substrate plus some driftwood roots and branches although it will also thrive in a planted set-up. Floa…
Water conditions
Not written yet
Diet
Likely to be omnivorous feeding on small invertebrates, crustacea, filamentous algae, fallen fruit and suchlike in nature. In aquaria it may survive on a diet …
Behaviour and compatibility
Very peaceful making it an ideal resident of the well-researched community aquarium. It is perhaps best-maintained alongside similarly-sized characids, gastero…
Sexual dimorphism
Sexually mature females are noticeably rounder-bodied and usually a little larger than males.
Reproduction
An egg-scattering free spawner exhibiting no parental care. When in good condition adults will spawn often and in a mature aquarium it is possible that small n…
Notes
This species is occasionally available in the aquarium trade, although usually as bycatch among shipments of other fishes. It is sometimes traded as H. sp. 'Ar…
References
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