Name: Flagtail Prochilodus (Semaprochilodus taeniurus)
SKU: FW0132
Availability: OutOfStock

Flagtail Prochilodus (Semaprochilodus taeniurus)

$15.99 – $69.99

A medium sized, attractively marked characin, the Flagtail Prochilodus (also sometimes known as fei feng) is found throughout much of South America, usually in massive shoals. A peaceful, omnivorous fish, they are a popular and sought after addition to very large community tanks and make great dithers for predatory fish or large cichlids. In the wild, they are a migratory species and cross huge distances to spawn. In the aquarium, they prefer clean, oxygen-rich water with moderate current and will do best with a varied diet high in plant matter. This species can be a useful nuisance algae eater for larger aquariums or those with large or predatory species.

Description

Flagtail Prochilodus (Semaprochilodus taeniurus)

Origin: Wild Colombia
Diet: Omnivore and algae/biofilm grazer
Adult Size: 12″
Recommended Tank Size: 100 gallons
Compatibility: Fairly peaceful, but may nip at certain fish. A good dither for large cichlids or predators.

Preferred Water Parameters
pH:                          6.5 – 7.2
Temp:                     76-82F
Ammonia:              0ppm
Nitrite:                  0ppm
Nitrate:                  <30ppm

Shipping Note: Due to size, the need for extra packing, and space requirements, larger sizes may not be eligible for our flat rate shipping. We strongly recommend shipping large fish via air cargo when possible. Please contact us for a quote or for additional shipping info.