Fish Database: African Red Eye - Arnoldichthys spilopterus
Aquarium requirements
Aquarium suitability: 4/5
Sociability rating: 9/10
Area of tank: Middle
Aquarium water conditions: 5.5-8, vs,s,m,h
Temperature: 23 - 28C
Feeding: Flake, dried, frozen, live foods
Minimum tank size: 90cm
Min / Max number in tank: Min 4
Fish fact file
Family: Characidae (Characins)
Synonyms: Petersius spilopterus
Other common names: African Red-Eyed Characin, Arnold's Red Eyed Characin, Arnold's Tetra, Niger Tetra, Redeye Characin
Origin: Tropical West Africa; Niger and Ogun Rivers
Natural habitat:
Size: 9cm
Behavior: Peaceful, shoaling
Breeding: Egg scatterer
Natural water conditions: pH 6-8, very soft to hard
Sexing: Males anal fin is curved with stripes, females anal fin is straight with a black tip
African Red Eye
Fish code No.0926
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This African Characin is a good aquarium fish which will adapt well to most aquariums. Swimming room should be provided along with a few hiding spots and the fish are best kept in groups. A peaceful species which can be mixed with fish of a similar size
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