Family: Characidae
Distribution: Triportheus paranensis, sometimes known as Tetra, is a benthopelagic freshwater species that is found in South America’s La Plata River, throughout the Parana River, and in the Cuenca del Bermejo in Salta.
PH: 5.0 – 7.5
Temperature: 22°C – 30C (72 – 86F)
Hardness: 0 – 20
Description: Triportheus paranensis can reach a maximum length of about 19 cm. This species is very similar to Triportheus nematurus and is said to be a junior synonym of that species. Its body is compressed and its head is short. It also has a blunt snout, a small mouth and a truncated dorsal fin. Triportheus paranensis is mostly a silver colouration, but its spokes are a black hue.
Diet: Triportheus paranensis will take similar foods to most Triportheus species, particularly aquatic insects, detritus and vegetal fragments. This omnivore will presumably take most foods in an aquarium environment, including insects, frozen and dried foods. There is no reason to believe its diet will be that different from most Triportheus species.
Breeding: Like so many members of its genus, there is not a great deal of information available on the breeding habits of Triportheus paranensis.
Comments: Triportheus paranensis should be housed in a tank at least 140 litres in volume or larger. There is scant information available in regards to tank requirements, so beginners should probably steer clear of this species.
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Recommended Compatible Species: Triportheus paranensis is certainly not a popular species within the aquarium hobby as yet, considering it is a recent discovery. Make sure you house it with similar-sized species of a peaceful temperament.
Originally posted 2010-01-27 02:35:23. Republished by Blog Post Promoter
