Long Finned Characin Care
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| Water | Freshwater |
| Temperature | 73-77°F (23-25°C) |
| Illumination | High |
| pH | 6.5 |
| Size (wild) | upto 16cm (6 ¼ in) |
| Tank Setup | Good lighting; Thickly planted including some floating plants. |
| Family | Characidae |
| Distribution | Tropical West Africa ( from Sierra Leone to Zaire ). |
| Shape | Elongated body , compressed sides. The dorsal fin is in the middle of body. |
| Color | Black olive green to yellow. Sides yellow with a silver shine. |
| Feeding | live food including insects. Vegetation. |
| Behavior | Lively, peacful schooling fish. |
| Compatibility | Good to keep with other African characins. |
| Breeding | Prepare tank 1m (3 ft) deep with ph 6-7. Anchor some nylon netting at bottom of tank to support eggs. Youge fish will eat rotifers. |
