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Name
Scientific name
Mimagoniates microlepis
Described by
Not recorded
Family
Characidae
Common names
Blue Tetra
Photograph credits
All 1 credited
Summary
The blue tetra, Mimagoniates microlepis, is a characid from southeastern Brazil, found from southern Bahia to northern Rio Grande do Sul. N…
Size and aquarium
Maximum size
60mm, standard length
Aquarium size
Minimum length 60 cm, Minimum depth 38 cm, Minimum height 30 cm
Water
Water conditions
Temperature 18–23°C, pH 6–7
Hardness
2–20dGH
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
Writing
Etymology
Not written yet
Distribution
This species is native to the southeastern states of Brazil, occuring from southern Bahia to the northern tip of Rio Grande do Sul.
Habitat
Most often found inhabiting flowing clear water streams, small rivers and tributaries of coastal floodplains.
Aquarium size
A small group would need a tank around 60 ∗ 38 ∗ 30 cm - ~68 litres in size.
Maintenance
This species does well in a heavily planted set-up, ideally with a dark substrate. Provide areas of dense vegetation, along with some open areas for swimming. …
Water conditions
Temperature: Prefers slightly cool temperatures, in the range 64 - 74°F (18 - 23°C). pH: 6.0 - 7.0 Hardness: 2 - 20°H
Diet
It's a near exclusive insectivore by nature, feeding chiefly on terrestrial insects. It proves unfussy in the aquarium though, greedily accepting just about an…
Behaviour and compatibility
A peaceful species that won't compete well with very boisterous or much larger tankmates. Ideally, keep it with other South American species, such as Hemigramm…
Sexual dimorphism
Adult females are more rounded in the belly and a little less intensely coloured than males.
Reproduction
Can be bred in a similar way to many other small characins. You'll need to set up a separate tank if you want to raise decent numbers of fry. Something around …
Notes
Not to be confused with the other species commonly sold under the name "blue tetra", Knodus borki, this species is much scarcer in the hobby. It also makes a b…
References
References
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