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Buenos Aires Tetra-Hemigrammus caudovittatus

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    BUENOS AIRES TETRA

    Origins:South America, in the Plate river basin of Argentina, extending to Brazil and Paraguay.
    Size:4 in.
    Diet:Prepared foods and small livefoods.
    Water:Temperature 64-82F; soft (50-100 mg/l) and acidic (pH 6.0).
    Temperament:Can be aggressive.

    The Buenos Aires Tetra has a black stripe on its caudal fin that joins a bluish line along the side of its body. Males are more brightly colored at spawning time, while females often become aggressive toward their intended mates. Because it naturally occurs farther south than most tetras, this species can be kept at a lower water temperature in the aquarium. It will eat the leaves of aquatic plants, so avoid including delicate varieties in its tank.
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    MOD_Dawn, Jun 23, 2009
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