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Hemigrammus barrigonaeBarrigona Tetra
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Max length40mm SL1.6in SLTank60 × 38cm24 × 15inTemp22–26°C72–79°FpH5.5–7.0Not a common species in the hobby, although it does occasionally show up as a contaminant among imports of more popular species. Like all Hemigrammus, the taxonomic status of this species is currently Incertae Sedis, meaning uncertain. The genus is currently used as something of a catch-all for over 70 species of small characin. Most experts agree that a full revision is required, with the likely outcome that many species will be placed into new or different genera....
Hemigrammus belottiiDash-dot Tetra
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Max length40mm SL1.6in SLTank60 × 38cm24 × 15inTemp23–27°C73–81°FpH6.0–7.0Not a common fish in the trade, most of the specimens imported come in as contaminants among batches of more popular species. Like all Hemigrammus, the taxonomic status of this species is currently Incertae Sedis, meaning uncertain. The genus is currently used as something of a catch-all for over 70 species of small characin. Most experts agree that a full revision is required, with the likely outcome that many species will be placed into new or different genera....
Hemigrammus boesemaniBoesman's Tetra
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Max length45mm SL1.8in SLTank60 × 38cm24 × 15inTemp23–26°C73–79°FpH5.5–7.0This species is very rare in the hobby, and should be snapped up if seen on sale. In the past it was considered a subspecies of H. micropterus. Supposedly, it's not a particularly common species in any of its natural waters. Like all Hemigrammus, the taxonomic status of this species is currently Incertae Sedis, meaning uncertain. The genus is currently used as something of a catch-all for over 70 species of small characin. Most experts agree that a full revision is required, with the lik...
Hemigrammus cupreusShiny Copper Tetra
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Max length35mm SL1.4in SLTank60 × 38cm24 × 15inTemp23–27°C73–81°FpH6.5–7.2Not a common species in the hobby, although it does occasionally show up as a contaminant among imports of more popular species. Like all Hemigrammus, the taxonomic status of this species is currently Incertae Sedis, meaning uncertain. The genus is currently used as something of a catch-all for over 70 species of small characin. Most experts agree that a full revision is required, with the likely outcome that many species will be placed into new or different genera....
Hemigrammus erythrozonusGlowlight Tetra
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Max length40mm SL1.6in SLTank60 × 38cm24 × 15inTemp24–28°C75–82°FpH5.5–7.5This species is ubiquitous in most dealers' tanks and is one of the best choices for the newcomer to fishkeeping, being both hardy and inexpensive. There is a selectively-bred albino form that has been produced for the trade and has become popular in recent years. Care for this is identical to the standard form. Like all Hemigrammus, the taxonomic status of this species is currently Incertae Sedis, meaning uncertain. The genus is currently used as something of a catch-all for over 70 spe...
Hemigrammus hyanuaryJanuary Tetra
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Max length40mm SL1.6in SLTank60 × 38cm24 × 15inTemp23–27°C73–81°FpH6.0–7.0Also known as the costello or green neon tetra, this species is seen much less often in the hobby than it used to be. It's occasionally confused with the common head and tail light tetra, H. ocellifer, as it resembles an elongated version of that species. Like all Hemigrammus, its taxonomic status is currently Incertae Sedis, meaning uncertain. The genus is currently used as something of a catch-all for over 70 species of small characin. Most experts agree that a full revision is require...
Hemigrammus levis
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Max length50mm SL2.0in SLTank60 × 38cm24 × 15inTemp24–28°C75–82°FpH5.5–7.0A rather rare fish in the UK hobby. It occasionally shows up as a contaminant among imports of more popular species. Like all Hemigrammus, the taxonomic status of this species is currently Incertae Sedis, meaning uncertain. The genus is currently used as something of a catch-all for over 70 species of small characin. Most experts agree that a full revision is required, with the likely outcome that many species will be placed into new or different genera....
Hemigrammus pulcherPretty Tetra
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Max length45mm SL1.8in SLTank60 × 38cm24 × 15inTemp23–27°C73–81°FpH5.5–7.0Also known as the garnet or black wedge tetra, H. pulcher is deservedly popular in the hobby. It's both hardy and inexpensive, and is a good choice for the beginner. There was previously a subspecies, H. pulcher haraldi. This has now been reclassified as a distinct species, H. haraldi. Like all Hemigrammus, the taxonomic status of this species is currently Incertae Sedis, meaning uncertain. The genus is currently used as something of a catch-all for over 70 species of small characin. Mo...
Hemigrammus stictusRed-base Tetra
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Max length60mm SL2.4in SLTank60 × 38cm24 × 15inTemp23–27°C73–81°FpH5.5–7.0Not often seen for sale, but occasionally shows up as a contaminant among imports of more popular species. It's a subtly attractive species when in good condition. Like all Hemigrammus, the taxonomic status of this species is currently Incertae Sedis, meaning uncertain. The genus is currently used as something of a catch-all for over 70 species of small characin. Most experts agree that a full revision is required, with the likely outcome that many species will be placed into new or diff...
Hemigrammus ulreyiBroken-line Tetra
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Max length50mm SL2.0in SLTank60 × 38cm24 × 15inTemp23–27°C73–81°FpH6.0–7.0Other species are frequently misidentified as H. ulreyi. The true fish is quite scarce in the hobby, but makes a very attractive addition to most tanks if you can find it. Like all Hemigrammus, the taxonomic status of this species is currently Incertae Sedis, meaning uncertain. The genus is currently used as something of a catch-all for over 70 species of small characin. Most experts agree that a full revision is required, with the likely outcome that many species will be placed into new or d...
Hemigrammus unilineatusFeatherfin Tetra
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Max length50mm SL2.0in SLTank60 × 38cm24 × 15inTemp23–28°C73–82°FpH5.5–7.5Despite its abundance in nature, this is not a commonly seen species in the hobby. When it is available, it's usually only as a contaminant among imports of other species. Like all Hemigrammus, the taxonomic status of this species is currently Incertae Sedis, meaning uncertain. The genus is currently used as something of a catch-all for over 70 species of small characin. Most experts agree that a full revision is required, with the likely outcome that many species will be placed into new...
Hemigrammus vorderwinkleri
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Max length40mm SL1.6in SLTank60 × 38cm24 × 15inTemp23–27°C73–81°FpH5.5–7.0The only time you'll probably come across this species is as a contaminant among imports of other species. This is a pity, as it's an attractive, peaceful little fish. Like all Hemigrammus, the taxonomic status of this species is currently Incertae Sedis, meaning uncertain. The genus is currently used as something of a catch-all for over 70 species of small characin. Most experts agree that a full revision is required, with the likely outcome that many species will be placed into ne...
Hyphessobrycon bentosiOrnate Tetra
Durbin, 1908
Max length45mm SL1.8in SLTank90 × 30cm36 × 12inTemp20–28°C68–82°FpH5.0–7.5A beautiful species that is very similar to a host of others in the genus, some of which are undescribed. The most frequently encountered of these in the trade is the rosy tetra, H. rosaceus. H. bentosi may also be seen for sale as 'Bentos' tetra' or 'White-tipped tetra'. As with the closely related Hemigrammus, the taxonomic status of all species in the genus Hyphessobrycon is currently Incertae Sedis, meaning uncertain. The genus is currently used as something of a ...
Moenkhausia cerosCeros Tetra
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Max length50mm SL2.0in SLTank60 × 38cm24 × 15inTemp24–26°C75–79°FpH5.5–7.0A rather rare fish in the UK hobby. It occasionally shows up as a contaminant among imports of more popular species. The taxonomic status of all species in the genus Moenkhausia is currently Incertae Sedis, meaning uncertain. The genus is currently used as something of a catch-all for a large number of small characin species. Most experts agree that a full revision is required, with the likely outcome that many of these will be placed into new or different genera....
Moenkhausia oligolepisGlass Tetra
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Max length50mm SL2.0in SLTank60 × 38cm24 × 15inTemp24–28°C75–82°FpH5.5–7.2This species is one of a handful that closely resemble the popular red-eyed tetra, M. sanctaefilomenae. This species is seen much less often in the hobby than its relative however and is also known as the glassy tetra. The taxonomic status of all species in the genus Moenkhausia is currently Incertae Sedis, meaning uncertain. The genus is currently used as something of a catch-all for a large number of small characin species. Most experts agree that a full revision is required, with the likel...
Moenkhausia pittieriDiamond Tetra
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Max length60mm SL2.4in SLTank60 × 38cm24 × 15inTemp24–28°C75–82°FpH5.5–7.0This species is something of an "ugly duckling", as it's usually sold as a fairly bland looking, silvery juvenile. Given time and a good diet it develops into a magnificent fish as an adult, that really does sparkle like a diamond. A big shoal of these in a planted tank looks stunning. The taxonomic status of all species in the genus Moenkhausia is currently Incertae Sedis, meaning uncertain. The genus is currently used as something of a catch-all for a large number of small ch...
Moenkhausia sanctaefilomenaeRed-eye Tetra
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Max length70mm SL2.8in SLTank90 × 38cm36 × 15inTemp22–26°C72–79°FpH6.0–8.0This species can be found swimming in most dealers' tanks and is one of the best choices for the newcomer to fishkeeping. All the fish sold in the trade have been captive bred and as such are unfussy regarding water chemistry and diet. The taxonomic status of all species in the genus Moenkhausia is currently Incertae Sedis, meaning uncertain. The genus is currently used as something of a catch-all for a large number of small characin species. Most experts agree that a full revision is re...