Family: Characidae
Distribution: Triportheus pictus is a benthopelagic freshwater species that is found in South America’s Amazon River basin, in Brazil. It has been collected from the Rio Hyutahy, Rio Jutai and the Solimoes tributary.
PH: 6.0 – 7.0
Temperature: 22°C – 28C (72 – 82F)
Hardness: 0 – 15
Description: Triportheus pictus can reach a maximum length of about 11 cm. This deep-bodied species has a mostly yellow colouration with some silver regions. Its snout, dorsal portion of the head and supraorbital regions are all a dark colour, and it has a silver stripe that extends from its opercle to the caudal peduncle.
Diet: Triportheus pictus will take similar foods to most Triportheus species, particularly aquatic insects, detritus and vegetable fragments. It’s a safe bet that this omnivore will take most foods in an aquarium environment, including insects, frozen and dried foods. .
Breeding: There is not a great deal of documentation available on the breeding habits of Triportheus pictus. Many Triportheus species are yet to be bred in aquaria.
Comments: Triportheus pictus should be housed in a tank at least 100 litres in volume or larger. There is limited information available in regards to tank requirements, so beginners should probably steer clear of this presumably rare species.
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Recommended Compatible Species: Triportheus pictus should be housed with similar-sized species of a peaceful temperament.
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