Black Barred Myleus (Myleus schomburgkii)

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Black Barred Myleus

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Black Barred Myleus

Myleus schomburgkii

400 Litres (105.7)

40-42 cm (15.7-16.5")

sg

Freshwater

pH

5.0 - 7.0

23 -27 °C (73.4-80.6°F)

8-10 °d

1:2 M:F

Omnivore
Pellet Foods
Flake Foods
Live Foods
Other (See article)

8-12 years

Family

Characidae





Additional names

Black Barred Myleus, Disk Tetra, Black Barred Characin, Blackear Pacu

Additional scientific names

Myletes palometa, Tetragonopterus schomburgkii


Tank compatibility[edit]

This fish is best kept in species tanks, or with similar-sized peaceful, yet robust, South American fish.

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