These aggressive fish are best kept in a large aquarium with carefully selected tankmates
Overview
Synonyms
None
Distribution
Coastal rivers on the Pacific side of Colombia, South America.
Maximum Size
8cm (3.15")
Temperature
23-26°C
Water Parameters
Soft and slightly acidic. pH: 5.5-7.0, KH: up to 12 degrees.
Compatibility
Specialist community
Lighting
No special requirements
Sexual Dimorphism
Males in breeding condition will display more intense colours (particularly on the caudal fin) and have a longer dorsal fin.
Feeding
Flake, granules, frozen and live foods
Description
Care
The Kyburz Tetra is a rarely seen species best maintained in a group of at least 6 specimens (10 or more is better). Although not tightly shoaling, it is a fish that will fare much better when in the company of its own kind. This will not only benefit the natural behaviour of the fish but will also create a far more effective display. Rival adult males can be a little territorial with one another at times, but no serious damage should occur, providing the tank offers sufficient space and is well-decorated with plenty of visual barriers/shady retreats amongst rocks, bogwood, and heavy planting. The tank must be mature and well-filtered, with a good level of oxygenation. Tankmates should be of a similar size and temperament. Do not keep with long-finned, tiny, or shy species.
Feeding
Omnivorous. Will take flake, micro granules, small frozen foods such as mosquito larvae, daphnia, vitamin-enriched brineshrimp, and also some vegetable based foods.
Breeding
Egg scatterer. No reports of breeding in the home aquarium, perhaps due to the rare availability of this species.
Where can I buy these aquarium fish?
If you like this species and would like to find out more, we have an enormous range of aquarium fish and invertebrates available to buy in all of our stores across the UK (including freshwater tropical and marine fish).
However, please note that this species may not be available in your chosen store, even if the store specialises in this particular species. This is due to seasonality and stock availability from store-to-store. Please check with your local store about availability of specific species to purchase before making a journey.
For delivery before Christmas, orders must be placed on or before 3pm on Wednesday 20th December. We cannot guarantee delivery of these orders pre-Christmas as we are reliant on our couriers, but will use our best endeavours to get orders placed on this date out to you before Christmas. For full details of our festive delivery and opening times click here
Please note: online orders placed after 3pm on Friday 22nd December will not be dispatched until the New Year. For full details of our festive delivery and opening times click here
