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− | :South America | + | |sexing=:Mature males have a longer anal fin and more red colouration. |
− | + | |tank_compatibility=:A shoaling fish that should be kept in groups of 5 or more. Do not keep with aggressive fish nor with smaller fish. Keep with peaceful fish of similar size such as [[Severum]]s. | |
− | + | |diet=:Mainly [[vegetable food|vegetarian]] and will accept both flake and pellet foods, supplemented with [[blanched zucchini]] and [[spinach]], etc., although some protein ([[bloodworms]] and larger foods for growing fish) are occasionally appreciated. | |
− | = | + | |feeding_regime=:Three to four times a week for young, growing fish. Twice a week is acceptable for larger specimens. |
− | :Mature males have a longer anal fin and more red colouration. | + | |environment_specifics=:These are large active fish that need plenty of lateral open swimming space combined with secure hiding places. They may nibble plants, so rock décor is best. The tank should be mature and well filtered. |
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− | :A shoaling fish that should be kept in groups of 5 or more. Do not keep with aggressive fish nor with smaller fish. Keep with peaceful fish of similar size such as [[Severum]]s. | ||
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− | :Mainly [[vegetable food|vegetarian]] and will accept both flake and pellet foods, supplemented with [[blanched zucchini]] and [[spinach]], etc., although some protein ([[bloodworms]] and larger foods for growing fish) are occasionally appreciated. | ||
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− | :Three to four times a week for young, growing fish. Twice a week is acceptable for larger specimens. | ||
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− | :These are large active fish that need plenty of lateral open swimming space combined with secure hiding places. They may nibble plants, so rock décor is best. The tank should be mature and well filtered. | ||
:This fish is also likely to eat plants and so keep in a planted tank with caution. | :This fish is also likely to eat plants and so keep in a planted tank with caution. | ||
− | + | |behaviour=:Very skittish, but peaceful. To avoid stressing the fish, keep them in groups of five or more and slowly acclimate them to light each day. | |
− | + | |identification=:There are many fish that look very similar, they are either ''Metynnis'', ''Mylossoma'' or ''Myleus''. The ''Metynnis argenteus'' is a tall disc-shaped fish which is iridescent silver in colour with transparent fins. The belly has a reddish colour, more so in males, as do the pectoral and anal fins. The iris has a vertical bar through the centre of it. | |
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− | :Very skittish, but peaceful. To avoid stressing the fish, keep them in groups of five or more and slowly acclimate them to light each day. | ||
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− | :There are many fish that look very similar, they are either ''Metynnis'', ''Mylossoma'' or ''Myleus''. The ''Metynnis argenteus'' is a tall disc-shaped fish which is iridescent silver in colour with transparent fins. The belly has a reddish colour, more so in males, as do the pectoral and anal fins. The iris has a vertical bar through the centre of it. | ||
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|Category=Fish, Fish (Brackish), Fish (Freshwater), Characins | |Category=Fish, Fish (Brackish), Fish (Freshwater), Characins |