Once more we can offer currently this beautiful new dwarf tetra as German bred. At the time we received the fish for the first time it was still undescribed scientifically. The most similar known species was Hyphessobrycon stegemanni. The latter, however, does not have the beautiful long filaments on the fins. In the meantime our new fish has been described scientifically under the name of Hemigrammus filamentosus.
The ancestors of our new fish came via Belem from Brazil, nothing more was known initially. But now it has been published that the species originates from the Rio Araguaia. The maximum total length is around 3-4 cm. Males differ from females by the longer filaments on the fins and a red (instead of translucent) caudal fin.
Regarding keeping the species can be told a hardy one. The fish are very peaceful and do no harm to any tankmate, may it be a member of the same or another species. Plants are also left alone completely. When the water temperature rises over 28°C the fish start mating and the males begin to fight with each other. These fights are wonderful to look at and absolutely harmless; not even the elongate fin filaments become harmed during the fights.
This extraordinary new fish might become a very popular ornamental fish – at least it has all requirements to become one.
For our customers: the fish have code 256433 on our stocklist. Please note that we exclusively supply the wholesale trade.
Lexicon: Hyphessobrycon: ancient Greek, means “small Brycon”. Brycon is another genus of tetras. stegemanni: dedication name. Hemigrammus: ancient Greek, means “with half line”, referring to the incomplete lateral line, which is genus-specific. filamentosus: Latin, means “with filaments”, referring to the long fins of the males.
Suggestion of a common name: Phoenix tetra
Text & Photos: Frank Schäfer
The ancestors of our new fish came via Belem from Brazil, nothing more is known so far. The maximum total length is around 3-4 cm. Males differ from females by the longer filaments on the fins and a red (instead of translucent) caudal fin.
Regarding keeping the species can be told a hardy one. The fish are very peaceful and do no harm to any tankmate, may it be a member of the same or another species. Plants are also left alone completely. When the water temperature rises over 28°C the fish start mating and the males begin to fight with each other. These fights are wonderful to look at and absolutely harmless; not even the elongate fin filaments become harmed during the fights.
This extraordinary new fish might become a very popular ornamental fish – at least it has all requirements to become one.
For our customers: the fish have code 262079 on our stocklist. Please note that we exclusively supply the wholesale trade.
Lexicon: Hyphessobrycon: ancient Greek, means “small Brycon”. Brycon is another genus of tetras. stegemanni: dedication name
Suggestion of a common name: Phoenix tetra
Text & Photos: Frank Schäfer
| Angaben zum Tier | |
|---|---|
| Herkunft | Nachzucht / bred |
| Verfügbare Größe in cm | 3-4 |
