Hemigrammus bellottii

Scientific name: Hemigrammus bellottii Steindachner, 1882

Hemigrammus bellottii

Hemigrammus bellottii is a freshwater fish of the family Characidae that grows to about 2.6 cm (1 in). It is peaceful, is best kept in a species tank and needs a tank of at least 55 L (15 US gal), water at 23–28°C (73–82°F) and a pH of 6.2–7.1. Native range: South America, Solim?es, Negro, and Maroni River basins.

Hemigrammus bellottii care at a glance

Temperament
Peaceful
Community tank
Not suitable
Adult size
2.6 cm (1 in)
Minimum tank
55 L (15 US gal)
Temperature
23–28°C (73–82°F)
pH
6.2–7.1
Hardness
5–15 dGH (89–268 ppm)
Diet
Omnivore. Accepts flakes, pellets, freeze-dried foods, bloodworms and brine shrimp.

Biology

Occurs in headwaters and also in the lower reaches of rivers. Its food depends on the biotope in which it is found, but it feeds mainly on arthropods. It prefers larvae of aquatic insects like Trichoptera, Chironomidae & Ephemeroptera and ants, which are found on the river vegetation or those which fall into the water. Maximum length reported to reach 4 cm TL.

Source: FishBase, licensed CC BY-NC 4.0.

Species facts

Scientific name
Hemigrammus bellottii
Family
Characidae (Characins)
Order
Characiformes (Characins)
Class
Actinopterygii (Ray-finned fishes)
Maximum length
2.6
Environment
Freshwater; benthopelagic
Climate
Tropical
Distribution
South America: Solim?es, Negro, and Maroni River basins.
Conservation status (IUCN)
Not Evaluated
Threat to humans
Harmless
Resilience
High, minimum population doubling time less than 15 months (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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