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    Kuhli Loach

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    Hi - does anybody know anything about Rio Tetras. I got some the other day - but can't seem to find any information about them. I will take some pics and post them, maybe they are not Rio Tetras but something else.
     
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    The Rio's will chase everything around your tank.
    Often eat the smaller chaps.
    (Red eyes, flesh/pinky colour fish)
     
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    Scientific Name: Hemigrammus caudovittatus
    Common Names: Rio Tetra, Buenos Aires Tetra
    Origin: South America. Most specimens commecially available have been farm bred.
    Minimum Aquarium Size: 60L
    Average Size: 5-6cm
    pH: 6.5 - 7.5
    Temp: 20 - 25 Celcius
    Diet: Omnivore and will feed on Flakes, Pellets and Live Food
    Temperament: Will nip and harass other fish.
    Care Level: Easy. Best kept in schools of 8-10 fish at a ratio of 1 Male: 2 Females. Will eat plants.

    Two color forms are usually availabl as depicted in the pics below.

    Rio.jpg

    Albino Rio.jpg
     
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    Kuhli Loach

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    Thanks for the reply guys - the info really helps
     
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    "True to ts namesake, the Flame Tetra sports a very beautiful fiery red coloring!
    The coloring of the Flame Tetra, also called the Fire Tetra or Von Rio Tetra, is generally silver in the front but becomes a fiery red on the back, especially at the base of the fins. When they are exposed to a lot of disturbances, they become very timid and their coloring will pale. They don't always show off real well in pet store aquariums where they are exposed to a lot of activity, and for this reason are not the most popular of tetras.
    To keep them best in your aquarium, provide them with a pleasant envorinment with friendly tankmates. Once the Flame Tetra is established in a calm aquarium they become very active. They are no longer timid and are a very pretty fish. They are happiest in a school of 6 or more and do best if kept with other smaller fish in a peaceful environment. They are hardy fish and are very easily bred. As a matter of fact, they are recommended for a beginner that wishes to experience fish breeding! "...
    Got this quickly on a google search on 'animal-world.com' ... Doesn't sound like we're talking about the same fish?? Rio Tetra is also called Fire or Flame Tetra they say...
     

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