Hemigrammus luelingi

Family: Characidae

Distribution: The Pacaya River basin in South America is where Hemigrammus luelingi come from.

PH: 5.5 – 7.5 pH

Temperature: 24 – 28°C (74 – 82°F)

Hardness: 7 gdH

Description: Hemigrammus luelingi will grow to around 3cm in captivity.  It will probably demonstrate a similar personality as the rest of the Hemigrammus species: peaceful, active and sociable.

Due to the rarity of this fish in the hobby, there is little documentation available.  Thus, social habits, sexual dimorphism, and colouration are unknown.

Diet: Try an omnivorous diet for your Hemigrammus luelingi.  If they reject live foods, change to a purely herbivorous diet.

Breeding: Due to the fact Hemigrammus luelingi is generally undocumented within captivity, breeding information is unknown.

Comments: As Hemigrammus luelingi is unusual in the hobby, there is a scarcity of information.  Subsequently, general information regarding the Hemigrammus species has been included.

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Recommended Compatible Species: They should live happily with other Tetra species (particularly the Neon Tetra and Black Tetra). They also should be good tank mates with DiscusApistogramma‘s like Apistogramma Cacatouides and Apistogramma BorelliCorydorasCatfish  (particularly Corydoras Sterbai and Corydoras aeneusAngelfishClown loach, the common Guppy and Platy and most Gourami(such as the Blue Gouramiand Dwarf Gourami like the Honey Gourami) Also should live happily with most Danio (particularly the Zebra Danioand Pearl Danio)  and also many Killifish could make great tank mates.

Originally posted 2010-04-20 14:15:18. Republished by Blog Post Promoter

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