Popular Freshwater Tropical Fish

Popular Freshwater Tropical Fish

Thayeria obliqua

 

  

Swims in the middle water levels of the aquarium

Thayeria obliqua
Family

 

 Characidae
Common name

 

 Penguin fish
Origin

 

 Amazon Basin
Adult size

(cm)

(inches)

7.62

3

 
Community tank?

 

 Yes, aquarium must be covered at all times, as this is a very active leaping fish.
Food

 

 Tubifex, water fleas, mosquito larvae, dried food
Water temperature

 

 22.5 to 26.5 ° C (73 to 80 ° F)
Breeding

 

 Moderately easy.

Eggs deposited on lower leaves of plants, hatch in about 48 hours.

Fry need to feed on algae.

 
Additional information

 

 A common characin which swims in the characteristic 'tail-down' position.

Active, but peaceful, this fish prefers a well-planted tank, with open water for swimming.

 

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