Species name: Gymnocorymbus socolofi
Synonym: Gymnocorymbus socolofi
Common name: Socolof's Tetra
Family: Characidae
Order: Characins
Class: Actinopterygii
Maximum size: 5 cm / 2 inches
Environment: Freshwater
Origin: Meta River in Columbia
Temperament: Peaceful
Company: Gymnocorymbus socolofi (Socolof's Tetra) is suitable for community aquariums with other small species.
Water parameters: Temperature 22-25°C / 72-77°F; pH 5.5 – 6.5
Aquarium setup: Gymnocorymbus socolofi (Socolof's Tetra) is best kept in densely planted aquariums with floating plants and dimmed lighting. A dark bottom substrate is also favorable. They should only be kept in schools of 10 fish or more.
Feeding: Gymnocorymbus socolofi (Socolof's Tetra) will accept flake food.
Breeding: We lack information about how to breed Gymnocorymbus socolofi (Socolof's Tetra)