Benny Tetra - Creagrutus beni

Species name: Creagrutus beni

Synonym: Creagrutus beni

Common name: Benny Tetra

Family: Characidae

Order: Characins

Class: Actinopterygii

Maximum size: 6 cm / 2.5 inches

Environment: Freshwater

Origin: Lakes of Peru, Bolivia, Brazil and the Amazon basin

Temperament: Peaceful

Company: Creagrutus beni (Benny Tetra) can be kept in community aquariums with other small fishes.

Water parameters: Temperature 22-26°C / 72-79°F; pH 6.0 – 7.2

Aquarium setup: Creagrutus beni (Benny Tetra) is best kept in schools of 10 or more fishes in a densely planted aquarium with some open areas. They appreciate floating plants and dimmed lights as well as dark bottom substrate.

Feeding: Creagrutus beni (Benny Tetra) will accept most types of food including flake food.

Breeding: We have no breeding information regarding Creagrutus beni (Benny Tetra)

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