Buenos Aires tetra
📖 Overview
Occurs in ponds . Feeds on worms, crustaceans, insects and plants. Oviparous . In captivity, spawning occurs among plants and eggs hatch usually in 20 to 24 hours. One of the hardiest tropical fishes for the home aquarium . Aquarium keeping: eats plants; in groups of 5 or more individuals; minimum aquarium size 80 cm .
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Physical description for Buenos Aires tetra is currently being compiled.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Buenos Aires tetra is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
Diet information for Buenos Aires tetra is currently being compiled.
🥚 Reproduction
Oviparous .
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Freshwater; benthopelagic. Subtropical South America: Paraná and Uruguay River basins.
🌿 Ecology
worms, crustaceans, insects and plants
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
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