Higher classification Hemigrammus | Phylum Chordata Scientific name Hemigrammus pulcher Rank Species | |
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Similar Hemigrammus, Head‑and‑taillight tetra, Characidae, Costello tetra, Thayeria | ||
Hemigrammus pulcher pretty tetra
Hemigrammus pulcher is a semi-popular aquarium species, also known as the pretty tetra, garnet tetra or black wedge tetra. In the wild, the species is found near Iquitos in the Peruvian Amazon, and probably also in Brazil and Colombia.
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- Hemigrammus pulcher pretty tetra
- Hemigrammus pulcher from iquitos peru neotropical fauna
- In captivity
- References
Hemigrammus pulcher from iquitos peru neotropical fauna
In captivity
Breeding is difficult, as parents must be prevented from eating their own eggs, and require soft, acidic water. Eggs usually hatch within 20–24 hours. The tetra will accept most high quality flake foods. They do best in groups of 6 or more.
References
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