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Name
Scientific name
Myloplus schomburgkii
Described by
Authority Jardine, Year 1841, Bracketed
Family
Serrasalmidae
Common names
Black-barred Myleus
Photograph credits
All 2 credited
Summary
The black-barred myleus, Myleus schomburgkii, is a close relative of the redhook from parts of Venezuela, Peru and Brazil. The black vertic…
Size and aquarium
Maximum size
120mm, standard length
Aquarium size
Minimum length 120 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, Peru, Venezuela, Orinoco
Writing
Etymology
Not written yet
Distribution
Northeastern South America, in parts of Venezuela, Peru and Brazil. It occurs in a number of river basins, including the Rio Nanay and Rio Orinoco.
Habitat
Not written yet
Aquarium size
120 ∗ 38 ∗ 38 cm - ~173 litres
Maintenance
Hardy plants should be chosen but will still need to be replaced regularly. Artificial plants could be used as an alternative as some of the fabric and silk-ty…
Water conditions
Temperature: 23 – 27 °C pH: 6.0 - 7.0 Hardness: Up to 10°H
Diet
Mainly herbivorous. Provide a large amount of vegetable matter in the diet, including; courgette, cucumber, peas, spring greens and other green vegetables. Com…
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
Males have more pointed dorsal fin.
Reproduction
No reports of breeding in the hobby.
Notes
Similar in care and appearance to its close relative, the Redhook (Myloplus rubripinnis), Myleus schomburgkii is easily distinguished by the black vertical bar…
References
References
No references