Difference between revisions of "Moenkhausia intermedia"
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| − | + | == Sexing == | |
| − | + | :Females are plumper and rounder than males. Males have more vibrant colouration. | |
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| − | + | == Tank compatibility == | |
| − | + | :A peaceful shoaling fish that should be kept in groups of 6 or more. Keep with other peaceful community fish. | |
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| + | == Diet == | ||
| + | :Will accept most foods including pellet and flake as well as live/frozen food such as [[brine shrimp]] and [[bloodworm]]. | ||
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| + | :Feed once or twice a day. | ||
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| + | == Environment specifics == | ||
| + | :Prefers a spacious tank that has some dense planting as well as open swimming space. A well-fitting secure lid is a must as this fish may try and jump if spooked. | ||
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| + | == Behaviour == | ||
| + | :A peaceful shoaling fish. | ||
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| + | == Identification == | ||
| + | :A small elongate fish with a pale body, almost translucent, occasionally with red-orange hues. The caudal is long and forked with a black caudal peduncle and a black bar on each lobe with a white base colour. The lateral line is visible as an iridescent gold stripe. | ||
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Latest revision as of 02:49, 13 December 2017
Gold Line Scissor Tail
Gold Line Scissor Tail
Moenkhausia intermedia
45 Litres (12 US G.)
6-8 cm (2.4-3.1")
Freshwater
6.0 - 7.0
23 -27 °C (73.4-80.6°F)
3-6 °d
1:2 M:F
3-5 years
Family
Characidae
Contents
Sexing[edit]
- Females are plumper and rounder than males. Males have more vibrant colouration.
Tank compatibility[edit]
- A peaceful shoaling fish that should be kept in groups of 6 or more. Keep with other peaceful community fish.
Diet[edit]
- Will accept most foods including pellet and flake as well as live/frozen food such as brine shrimp and bloodworm.
Feeding regime[edit]
- Feed once or twice a day.
Environment specifics[edit]
- Prefers a spacious tank that has some dense planting as well as open swimming space. A well-fitting secure lid is a must as this fish may try and jump if spooked.
Behaviour[edit]
- A peaceful shoaling fish.
Identification[edit]
- A small elongate fish with a pale body, almost translucent, occasionally with red-orange hues. The caudal is long and forked with a black caudal peduncle and a black bar on each lobe with a white base colour. The lateral line is visible as an iridescent gold stripe.
Pictures[edit]
External links[edit]
- Fishbase (Mirrors:
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