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Name
Scientific name
Myloplus rubripinnis
Described by
Not recorded
Family
Serrasalmidae
Common names
Redhook
Photograph credits
All 2 credited
Summary
The redhook, Myloplus rubripinnis, is a relative of the silver dollars from much of northern South America, including the Amazon and Orinoc…
Size and aquarium
Maximum size
250mm, standard length
Aquarium size
Minimum length 180 cm, Minimum depth 38 cm, Minimum height 38 cm
Water
Water conditions
Temperature 23–27°C, pH 6–7
Hardness
0–10dGH
Conductivity
Not recorded
Behaviour
Temperament
Predatory
Social needs
A shoal or group
Community suitability
Not recorded
Where it lives
Countries, regions, rivers and lakes
Brazil, Colombia, French Guiana, Guyana, Peru, Suriname, Venezuela, Amazon, Orinoco
Writing
Etymology
Not written yet
Distribution
This species occurs over much of northern South America. It's been recorded from Ecuador, Venezuela, Colombia, Guyana, Suriname, French Guiana, Peru and Brazil…
Habitat
Usually found in slower-moving sections of rivers, especially where growth of marginal or overhanging vegetation is dense.
Aquarium size
A group of adult fish will require a tank of at least 180 ∗ 38 ∗ 38 cm - ~260 litres. Length and width are more important than height. Juvenile fish can be hou…
Maintenance
Inhabits densely planted river tributaries in the wild. The difficulty in replicating this in captivity is that the species is an avid plant-eater! Hardy plant…
Water conditions
Temperature: 23 – 27 °C pH: 6.0 - 7.0 Hardness: Up to 10°H
Diet
A herbivorous species, in nature it feeds chiefly on the leaves of submerged or marginal vegetation, including terrestrial plants. Provide a large amount of ve…
Behaviour and compatibility
Best kept in groups of at least five fish. Generally peaceful community fish and can be kept with other larger peaceful species. Much smaller fish may be eaten…
Sexual dimorphism
Not known - male may have longer anal fin.
Reproduction
Not achieved in the hobby.
Notes
The Redhook is another species commonly sold as a Silver Dollar in the trade. It can be distinguished from those species as the black-trimmed, red anal fin is …
References
References
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