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Hummingbird Tetra
Hummingbird Tetra
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Introducing the Hummingbird Tetra (Trochilocharax ornatus), a captivating addition to your aquarium that brings vibrant color and dynamic energy to any nano or planted tank. These exquisite fish are renowned for their shimmering, transparent blue bodies and uniquely colored caudal fins—radiant orange-red on top and serene sky blue below—accentuated by a distinctive bright spot above their pectoral fins.
| Distribution | Amazon tributaries around Iquitos, Peru |
| Maximum Size | 3/4 of an inch to an inch |
| Minimum Group Size | 8-10 |
| Water Temperature (°F) | 68-82 |
| Water Parameters | pH: 4.0-7.0 GH :5-15 |
| Tank Mates | other non-aggressive species, such as small tetras or dwarf cichlids, like Apistogrammas |
| Recommended Tank Size | 10 gallons ( smaller sizes can be used for breeding purposes) |
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Diet |
Omnivorous, they readily accept high-quality dried foods supplemented with small live or frozen offerings like brine shrimp, daphnia, and grindal worms |
| Temperament | Peaceful |
| Care Level | Intermediate |