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Broken-line Tetra

Hemigrammus ulreyi

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A tetra from the Paraguay River basin that reaches 5 centimetres. It is easily confused with other species, which are often sold under this name.

Scientific name
Hemigrammus ulreyi
Family
Acestrorhamphidae

Fact sheet

General

Water
Freshwater
Group
Fish

Taxonomy

Family
Acestrorhamphidae
Order
Characiformes
Synonyms
Tetragonopterus ulreyi

Origin

Native region
América do Sul

Water

Temperature
23–27 °C
pH
6–7
General hardness (GH)
5–12 °dGH

Size and lifespan

Adult size
5 cm
Minimum tank (volume)
68 L
Minimum tank (length)
60 cm

Behavior

Temperament
Peaceful
Social life
School
Minimum group
6
Swimming level
Middle

Care

Care difficulty
Moderate

Conservation and trade

IUCN status
Least concern (LC)

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