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A rare characin found throughout parts of Peru and Colombia, the Pongo Characin (Parodon pongoensis) makes a fascinating aquarium resident. These herbivorous fish feed on algae growth and biofilms in the wild. A hardy and interesting fish, they are social and should be kept in groups.
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One of many species of similar looking, tiny characins found throughout much of South America, the Dwarf Red Hummingbird Tetra (Odontocharacidium cf. aphanes) makes a fascinating resident for nano or biotope themed aquariums. As their name suggests, these fish have a reduced swim bladder and spend most of their time perched on or just above the substrate, “darting” instead of actively swimming in most cases similar to a goby or blenny. In the wild they inhabit a variety of habitats but are usually found in areas with moderate to fast current and prefer well oxygenated water. A hardy and interesting fish, they are social and should be kept in groups.
One of the more unusual so-called “darter tetras” known to the hobby, the Neon Green Darter Characin inhabits the middle and lower Rio Negro in Brazil where it is typically found in shallow, fast-flowing streams and minor tributaries, often in clear water. Their unusual body shape is uniquely adapted for life among submerged root systems and tangles of aquatic or terrestrial vegetation in moderate to strong current. This species, the only member of its genus, is named for the brilliant iridescent green coloration it typically displays when comfortable but it is capable of a remarkable range of color change in response to both its surroundings and mood, and keeping these Characins in a planted aquarium may help them display their best colors. An agile micropredator, the Neon Green Darter Characin feeds on tiny invertebrates in the wild and will appreciate small live foods like baby brine shrimp or white worms in the aquarium. They will typically learn to feed on small frozen foods but a varied diet is best, and tankmates should be chosen with care so they don’t outcompete the darters for food. A fascinating and colorful centerpiece fish for a species or biotope themed aquarium, they are a social species and should be kept in groups.
A tiny, bottom dwelling species of characin found throughout the middle Amazon and its tributaries, the Black Pygmy Darter Characin makes a fascinating resident for nano or biotope themed aquariums. As their name suggests, these fish have a reduced swim bladder and spend most of their time perched on or just above the substrate, “darting” instead of actively swimming in most cases similar to a goby or blenny. In the wild they inhabit a variety of habitats but are usually found in areas with low to moderate current and prefer well oxygenated water. As a shy and relatively slow moving fish, tankmates should be chosen with caution as they can easily be outcompeted for food
One of many species of similar looking, tiny characins found throughout much of South America, the Green Darter Characin (Characidium sp. ‘green’) makes a fascinating resident for nano or biotope themed aquariums. As their name suggests, these fish have a reduced swim bladder and spend most of their time perched on or just above the substrate, “darting” instead of actively swimming in most cases similar to a goby or blenny. In the wild they inhabit a variety of habitats but are usually found in areas with moderate to fast current and prefer well oxygenated water. A hardy and interesting fish, they are social and should be kept in groups.
One of many species of similar looking, tiny characins found throughout much of South America, the Banded Darter Characin (Characidium cf. fasciatum) makes a fascinating resident for nano or biotope themed aquariums. As their name suggests, these fish have a reduced swim bladder and spend most of their time perched on or just above the substrate, “darting” instead of actively swimming in most cases similar to a goby or blenny. In the wild they inhabit a variety of habitats but are usually found in areas with moderate to fast current and prefer well oxygenated water. A hardy and interesting fish, they are social and should be kept in groups.
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