''Hemigrammus pulcher'' is a semi-popular aquarium species, also known as the pretty tetra, garnet tetra or black wedge tetra.
In the wild, the species is found near
Iquitos
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in the
Peruvian Amazon, and probably also in
Brazil and
Colombia
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.
In captivity
Breeding is difficult, as parents must be prevented from eating their own eggs, and require soft, acidic water. Eggs usually hatch within 20–24 hours. The tetra will accept most high quality flake foods. They do best in groups of 6 or more.
References
External links
Aquatic Community on careAquatic Community on breedingFilaman.ifm-geomar.de
Characidae
Fish of South America
Taxa named by Werner Ladiges
Fish described in 1938
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