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Name
Scientific name
Prionobrama filigera
Described by
Not recorded
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
No references