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This was one of the pioneers of fish that hit the UK back in the 1920’s when fish keeping started to take root. It is another of the very hardy shoaling soft water Tetras, that enjoys subdued lighting and a planted aquarium where it feels at ease.
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| SIZE |
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These fish grow to around 1 and a half inches.
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| FOOD |
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See recommended sera Foods below,
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FOOD
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| SEXING |
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The male's swim bladder is pointed while the female's is round. Also the male is slimmer.
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| BREEDING |
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These fish pair for a long time. They lay some 300 eggs that hatch in around a day.
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