Black Barred Myleus (Myleus schomburgkii)

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Black Barred Myleus

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Black Barred Myleus

Myleus schomburgkii

400 Litres (105.7)

40-42 cm (15.7-16.5")

sg

Freshwater

pH

5.0 - 7.0

23 -27 °C (73.4-80.6°F)

8-10 °d

1:2 M:F

Omnivore
Pellet Foods
Flake Foods
Live Foods
Other (See article)

8-12 years

Family

Characidae





Additional names

Black Barred Myleus, Disk Tetra, Black Barred Characin, Blackear Pacu

Additional scientific names

Myletes palometa, Tetragonopterus schomburgkii


Tank compatibility

This fish is best kept in species tanks, or with similar-sized peaceful, yet robust, South American fish.

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