Pinktailed Chalceus (Chalceus macrolepidotus)

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Pinktailed Chalceus

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Pinktail Chalceus

Chalceus macrolepidotus

208 Litres (55 US G.)

20.3-22.9cm (8-9 ")

sg

Freshwater

pH

6.8 - 7.5

22.2-25.6°C (72 -78 °F)

6-10 °d

1:2 M:F

Omnivore
Pellet Foods
Flake Foods
Live Foods

3-8 years

Family

Characidae



Additional names

Pinktailed Chalceus, Pinktail Chalceus, Pink Tail Chalceus, Pink-Tailed Characin

Additional scientific names

Chalceus ararapeera, Creagrutus pellegrini


Origin

South America: Negro and Orinoco River basins and coastal rivers in Guyana, Suriname, and French Guiana.


Sexing

Very difficult to sex visually.


Tank compatibility

A large and predatory fish that should not be kept with smaller fish. Only keep with similar-sized or larger robust fish. This fish should be kept singly or in groups of 8 or more to spread any aggression.


Diet

Will accept most meaty foods including pellet and flake as well as live/frozen food such as earthworms, shrimp, bloodworm and other meaty treats.


Feeding regime

Feed once or twice a day.


Environment specifics

A laterally long tank is essential with plenty of open swimming space and excellent filtration. A secure lid is a must as this fish is known to jump.


Behaviour

A large active predatory fish.


Identification

An elongate, laterally compressed fish with large scales. The upper parts have rows of large scales, while the lower parts have much smaller ones. The back is brownish-silver while the flanks are silver with a greenish iridescence. The belly is pinkish-silver. The fins range from yellow to dark red in colour. The upper part of the iris is yellow to orange. There is a dark spot near the gill cover.

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