Disk tetra (Myleus schomburgkii)

Scientific name: Myleus schomburgkii Jardine, 1841

The Disk tetra (Myleus schomburgkii) is a freshwater fish of the family Characidae that grows to about 40 cm (16 in). It is peaceful, needs carefully chosen tank mates and needs a tank of at least 400 L (106 US gal), water at 23–27°C (73–81°F) and a pH of 6.0–7.0. Native range: South America, Middle and lower Amazon River basin, Nanay River, upper Orinoco River basin, Suriname.

Disk tetra care at a glance

Temperament
Peaceful
Community tank
With caution
Adult size
40 cm (16 in)
Minimum tank
400 L (106 US gal)
Temperature
23–27°C (73–81°F)
pH
6.0–7.0
Hardness
4–10 dGH (71–178 ppm)
Diet
Herbivore. Accepts flakes, algae wafers, vegetables and spirulina.

Biology

Has powerful dentition that can cause serious bites. Oviparous.

Source: FishBase, licensed CC BY-NC 4.0.

Species facts

Scientific name
Myleus schomburgkii
Family
Characidae (Characins)
Order
Characiformes (Characins)
Class
Actinopterygii (Ray-finned fishes)
Maximum length
42.0
Environment
Freshwater;; pH range: 5.0 - 7.0; dH range: ? - 10 benthopelagic
Climate
Tropical
Distribution
South America: middle and lower Amazon River basin, Nanay River, upper Orinoco River basin, Suriname (?).
Conservation status (IUCN)
Not Evaluated
Threat to humans
Traumatogenic
Uses
Fisheries: minor commercial; aquarium: commercial
Resilience
Medium, minimum population doubling time 1.4 - 4.4 years (Preliminary K or Fecundity.)

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Sources

Taxonomy, distribution and biology data: FishBase (Froese, R. and D. Pauly, eds.), licensed CC BY-NC 4.0. Aquarium care parameters compiled, checked and converted to metric and imperial units by Guppies.za.net.

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