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Genus

Hemiodus

Species
6
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Difficulty rated
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Hemiodus argenteus

authority not recorded

Max length
235mm SL9in SL
Tank
120 × 45cm48 × 18in
Temp
23–27°C73–81°F
pH
6.0–7.0

Hemiodus species can be a very skittish when first introduced to the aquarium, but usually settle down over time, especially if a large number are being kept together. All of them look superficially similar, but can be distinguished by differences in patterning. None are particularly common in the hobby....

Moderate

Hemiodus atranalis

authority not recorded

Max length
90mm SL3.5in SL
Tank
120 × 30cm48 × 12in
Temp
23–27°C73–81°F
pH
6.0–7.0

Hemiodus species can be a very skittish when first introduced to the aquarium, but usually settle down over time, especially if a large number are being kept together. All of them look superficially similar, but can be distinguished by differences in patterning. None are particularly common in the hobby....

Moderate

Hemiodus gracilisSlender Hemiodus

authority not recorded

Max length
160mm SL6in SL
Tank
120 × 45cm48 × 18in
Temp
23–27°C73–81°F
pH
5.8–7.2

Hemiodus species can be very nervous when first introduced to the aquarium but usually settle down over time, especially if a large number are being kept together. All of them look superficially similar, but can be distinguished by differences in patterning. None are particularly common in the hobby, but H. gracilis is probably the most often seen. It is sometimes sold as the red or red-tailed hemiodus and was previously considered a member of the now defunct genus Hemiodopsis....

Moderate

Hemiodus orthonops

authority not recorded

Max length
250mm SL10in SL
Tank
120 × 45cm48 × 18in
Temp
22–26°C72–79°F
pH
6.5–7.5

Hemiodus species can be very nervous when first introduced to the aquarium, but usually settle down over time, especially if a large number are being kept together. All of them look superficially similar, but can be distinguished by differences in patterning. None are particularly common in the hobby....

Moderate

Hemiodus ternetzi

authority not recorded

Max length
105mm SL4in SL
Tank
120 × 30cm48 × 12in
Temp
23–27°C73–81°F
pH
6.0–7.0

Hemiodus species can be a very skittish when first introduced to the aquarium, but usually settle down over time, especially if a large number are being kept together. All of them look superficially similar, but can be distinguished by differences in patterning. None are particularly common in the hobby. H. ternetzi can be identified by the fact that the black lateral stripe extends to behind the eye, and thehas no pigmentation....

Moderate

Hemiodus unimaculatus

authority not recorded

Max length
215mm SL8in SL
Tank
120 × 45cm48 × 18in
Temp
22–26°C72–79°F
pH
5.5–7.5

Hemiodus species can be a very skittish when first introduced to the aquarium, but usually settle down over time, especially if a large number are being kept together. All of them look superficially similar, but can be distinguished by differences in patterning. None are particularly common in the hobby....

Moderate