Featherfin tetra (Hemigrammus unilineatus)

Scientific name: Hemigrammus unilineatus Gill, 1858

The Featherfin tetra (Hemigrammus unilineatus) is a freshwater fish of the family Characidae. In the aquarium it needs water at 23–28°C (73–82°F).

Featherfin tetra care at a glance

Temperature: 23–28°C (73–82°F)

Biology

Usually found in ponds, ditches, slow flowing streams, both clear and turbid, in both open and shaded areas. A voracious species which feeds on small crustaceans, insects and mollusks. Gregarious and non-aggressive, it is reputedly easy to rear and to reproduce in the aquarium. Maximum length questionable.

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Species facts

Scientific name: Hemigrammus unilineatus
Family: Characidae (Characins)
Order: Characiformes (Characins)
Class: Actinopterygii (Ray-finned fishes)
Maximum length: 5.3
Environment: Freshwater;; pH range: 6.0 - 7.5; dH range: ? - 20 benthopelagic
Climate: Tropical
Distribution: Central and South America: River basins of Trinidad, coastal river basins of Venezuela, rivers of Guyana, Suriname, French Guiana; Amazon and Guapor? River basins.
Conservation status (IUCN): Not Evaluated
Threat to humans: Harmless
Uses: Aquarium: commercial
Resilience: High, minimum population doubling time less than 15 months (tm