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Name

Scientific name

Prionobrama filigera

Described by

Not recorded

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Family

Characidae

Common names

Glass Bloodfin Tetra

Photograph credits

All 5 credited

Summary

The glass bloodfin tetra, Prionobrama filigera, is a characid recorded from the Amazon drainage in Ecuador, Colombia, Peru, Bolivia and Bra…

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 23–27°C, pH 6–7.5

Hardness

0–30dGH

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

Bolivia, Brazil, Colombia, Ecuador, Peru, Amazon

Writing

Etymology

Not written yet

Distribution

Recorded from various sections of the Amazon drainage in Ecuador, Colombia, Peru, Bolivia and Brazil.

Habitat

No specific data is available. Given its morphology and behaviour it probably inhabits smaller streams, creeks and tributaries rather than the main river chann…

Aquarium size

A 60 ∗ 38 ∗ 30 cm - ~68 litres is just about acceptable for a small group of these.

Maintenance

This active, pelagic species is usually found in the upper water layers in nature and the aquarium should contain plenty of open space for swimming. It looks p…

Water conditions

Temperature: 23 – 27 °C pH: Quite adaptable and seems to be equally happy whether maintained in slightly alkaline or acidic conditions. A pH anywhere within th…

Diet

The upturned mouth and slightly keeled body shape suggest that this species feeds primarily on small invertebrates taken from the water surface in the wild. In…

Behaviour and compatibility

Generally a peaceable species that can be kept with many other species enjoying similar conditions. Rival males can sometimes squabble amongst themsleves, and …

Sexual dimorphism

As with many small characins, mature females are noticeably fuller in the belly than males, especially when in spawning condition. Males exhibit a dark stripe …

Reproduction

Not a difficult characin to breed, although you'll need to set up a separate tank if you want to raise decent numbers of fry. Something around 18" x 10" x 10" …

Notes

The genus Prionobrama currently contains only one other valid species, P. paraguayensis. It is very similar in appearance to P. filigera, but lacks any red pig…

References

References

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