Pepper Tetra - Axelrodia stigmatias

Species name: Axelrodia stigmatias

Synonym: Hyphessobrycon stigmatias

Common name: Pepper Tetra

Family: Characidae

Order: Characins

Class: Actinopterygii

Maximum size: 2.5 cm / 1 inch

Environment: freshwater

Origin: Amazon basin.

Temperament: Peaceful

Company: Axelrodia stigmatias (Pepper Tetra) are suitable for community aquariums.

Water parameters: temperature 22-26°C / 72-79°F; pH 5.5 – 6.5

Aquarium setup: Axelrodia stigmatias (Pepper Tetra) should be kept in soft, acidic water. The aquarium should be well planted and contain fine leafed plants. The plants should be planted densely so that hiding places are created. You should also offer your Axelrodia stigmatias (Pepper Tetra) a few other hiding places among roots or rocks.
The aquarium should only be slightly circulated. They should only be kept in groups of 10 fishes or more.

Feeding: Axelrodia stigmatias (Pepper Tetra) accepts most food sources.

Breeding: Axelrodia stigmatias (Pepper Tetra) can be breed in aquarium.

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