Boesman's Tetra (Hemigrammus boesemani)

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Boesman's Tetra

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Boesman's Tetra

Hemigrammus boesemani

57 Litres (15 US G.)

2.7-4 cm (1.1-1.6")

sg

Freshwater

pH

5.8 - 7.4

23 -26 °C (73.4-78.8°F)

2-16 °d

1:2 M:F

Omnivore
Pellet Foods
Flake Foods
Live Foods

5-10 years

Family

Characidae





Additional names

Boesman's Tetra

Additional scientific names

Hemigrammus micropterus boesemani


Origin

Sexing

Tank compatibility

Diet

This Tetra should accept most foods including pellet and flake as well as small live/frozen foods such as bloodworm and brine shrimp.

Feeding regime

Feed once or twice a day.

Environment Specifics

Behaviour

Identification

Pictures

External links