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Characodon: Characodon - Rainbow Characodon
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Characodon (Gunther 1866)
Rainbow Characodon




Native To:
Headwaters of Río Mezquital, Pacific Slope of Mexico
Adult Size: 1 inch
Optimum Temperature: 71 – 75*F
Optimum pH: 7 - 8
Optimum dGH: 14



Feeding: Flake, DIY, and Live foods are all readily accepted.  Vegetation should be a large part of their diet, however live foods are preferred.
Usual Swimming Level(s): Mid levels of the aquarium.
Temperament: Very Aggressive.
Basic Care:
Should be kept in a large species only setup, well planted with plenty of rocks and hiding places.
Reproduction: Every 55 to 60 days 10 to 20 fry are born. 
Remarks: Should not be kept with C. Audax, as hybridizing will occur.

Characodon Lateralis Abraham Gonzolas Pair by Ted Randall
Characodon ABRAHAM GONZALES (Gonzales photos by Ted Randall)
Posted on Wednesday, October 12 @ 16:47:47 CDT by goodeids
 
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