Swordtail Characin - Corynopoma riisei Corynopoma riisei
Swordtail Characin
 

Swordtail Characin - Corynopoma riisei

Species name: Corynopoma riisei

Synonym: Corynopoma veedonii

Common name: Swordtail Characin

Family: Characidae

Order: Characins

Class: Actinopterygii

Maximum size: 7.5 cm / 3 inches

Environment: Freshwater

Origin: Meta River

Temperament: Peaceful

Company: Corynopoma riisei (Swordtail Characin) can be kept in community aquariums.

Water parameters: Temperature 22-25°C / 72-77°F; pH 6.0 – 8.0

Aquarium setup: Corynopoma riisei (Swordtail Characin) should be kept in a well planted aquarium that is densely planted along the sides and back and has open an open area in the center. They prefer a dark bottom substrate. This species should always be kept in schools.

Feeding: Corynopoma riisei (Swordtail Characin) will accept dry food.

Breeding: Corynopoma riisei (Swordtail Characin) has an interesting breeding behavior. The fertilization of the eggs takes place while the eggs are still inside the female. The eggs hatch in 1-2 days.

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Swordtail Characin - Corynopoma riisei