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Hemigrammus elegans
Hemigrammus elegans
GWP #004 >>>>>

This small tetra is collected in small and slow moving streams with mud and leaf litter bottoms. Found in large schools of several thousand fish concentrated in deeper pools. Leaf litter and low light levels may be important for this specie.

Slow swimmer schooling in the aquarium. Clear glass like body reflects many colors in sunlight.

Common Name:
 
Local Name:
 
Family:
Characidae
Origin:
Madre de Dios, Peru
AdultSize:
.75 inches (2 cm)
Social:
Peaceful
Tank Level:
Mid level
Diet:
Omnivore, eats most foods
Temperature:
64-80 F (15 C min)

 

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