Family: Characidae
Distribution: Triportheus nematurus is a benthopelagic freshwater species that is found in South America’s Parana – Paraguay River basin.
PH: 5.0 – 7.5
Temperature: 22°C – 30C (72 – 86F)
Hardness: 0 – 20
Description: Triportheus nematurus can reach a maximum length of 18.3 cm. This deep-bodied species has a silvery-yellow colouration and a dark snout. It has 5 – 6 brown, longitudinal strips along the scale rows on the dorso-lateral section of its body; its middle caudal-fin rays are exceptionally dark.
Diet: In the wild, Triportheus nematurus will feed mainly on aquatic insects, detritus and vegetal fragments. This omnivore will presumably take most foods in an aquarium environment, including insects, frozen and dried foods.
Breeding: Like so many members of its genus, there is not a great deal of information available on the breeding habits of Triportheus nematurus. It appears it is yet to be bred in an aquarium environment.
Comments: Triportheus nematurus should be housed in a tank at least 180 litres in volume, perhaps larger. There is very little information available in regards to tank requirements, which means it is probably better suited to experienced hobbyists.
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Recommended Compatible Species: Triportheus nematurus should be housed with peaceful, similar-sized species that have similar tank requirements, particularly those from the Parana – Paraguay basin.
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