Species name: Hemiodopsis microlepis
Synonym: Hemiodopsis microlepis
Common name: Red-Tailed Hemiodopsis
Family: Hemiodontidae
Order: Characins
Class: Actinopterygii
Maximum size: 14 cm / 5.5 inches
Environment: freshwater
Origin: Amazon, Rio Negro and Rio Guapore
Temperament: Peaceful
Company: Hemiodopsis microlepis (Red-Tailed Hemiodopsis) is suitable for community aquarium with other mid sized species.
Water parameters: Temperature 22-25°C / 72-77ºF; pH 5.5 – 7.0
Aquarium setup: Hemiodopsis microlepis (Red-Tailed Hemiodopsis) should be kept in a large aquarium tank with densely planted areas as well as large open areas to swim on. They prefer to have a slight current. This species should always be kept in schools.
Feeding: Hemiodopsis microlepis (Red-Tailed Hemiodopsis) will accept most food sorces.
Breeding: We have no information about breeding Hemiodopsis microlepis (Red-Tailed Hemiodopsis)
