Blind Cave Tetra - Astyanax jordani
By: Oscar_freak12321
Species Name: Astyanax jordani
Common Names: Blind Cave tetra
Synonyms: None
Family: Characidae
Order: Characiformes
Class: Actinopterygii (ray-finned fishes)
Max Size: 7-8 cm / 2-3 inches
Environment: Fresh Water
Origin: South American and Mexican underground lakes
Temperament: Blind Cave tetra (Astyanax jordani) is very peaceful
Company: Blind Cave tetra (Astyanax jordani) can be kept with any fish except for species with long flowing fins, as the blind cave tetra may mistake the fins for a food source.
Water Parameters: pH 6-7, temperature ° C / 68-78 ° F
Aquarium Setup: Blind Cave tetra (Astyanax jordani) do well in any setup is good, but it is crucial that the tank has dimmed lighting. Some floating plants that help create even darker areas and dark substrate is good as well.
Feeding: Blind Cave tetra (Astyanax jordani) is easy to feed and any prepared or frozen foods will be fine. Make sure they get enough food when keeping them with other species.
Breeding: Not recorded, but fry of this species are born with undeveloped eyes, which will start to disappear as the fish ages.