Freshwater
X-ray tetra
Pristella maxillaris
Acestrorhamphidae, Pristellinae
Facts
Characteristics
- Length
- Up to 4.5 cm
- Body shape
- Streamlined
Care
- Group
- At least 6 together
- Smallest aquarium
- 27 liters
- Diet
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Behavior
Water values
Smallest tank
Range
More about the species
Description
Gregarious and non-aggressive. Occur in calm coastal waters; in densely vegetated swamps. Feed on worms, small crustaceans and insects. Are popular among aquarists because of their robustness, peaceful character, and delicate colors. Reproduction is easily carried out, 300 to 400 eggs are obtained per spawn. Aquarium keeping: in groups of 5 or more individuals; minimum aquarium size 60 cm.
Other names
Other scientific names
- Aphyocarax maxillaris
- Aphyocharax maxillaris
- Holopristes riddlei
- Holopristis riddlei
- Pristella riddlei
In other languages
- Pristellatetra
- Pristella
- Pristella-tetra, Røntgentetra
- Intiaaninsulka
- Albino pristella, Pristella, Pristella tetra, Water goldfinch, X-ray fish
Articles
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