Redhook myleus (Myloplus rubripinnis)

Scientific name: Myloplus rubripinnis M?ller & Troschel, 1844

Redhook myleus (Myloplus rubripinnis)

The Redhook myleus (Myloplus rubripinnis) is a freshwater fish of the family Characidae that grows to about 20 cm (7.9 in). It is easy to keep and peaceful, suits community aquariums and needs a tank of at least 285 L (75 US gal), water at 23–27°C (73–81°F) and a pH of 5.0–7.0. Native range: South America, Amazon and Orinoco River basins.

Redhook myleus care at a glance

Care level
Easy
Temperament
Peaceful
Community tank
Excellent
Adult size
20 cm (7.9 in)
Minimum tank
285 L (75 US gal)
Temperature
23–27°C (73–81°F)
pH
5.0–7.0
Hardness
4–15 dGH (71–268 ppm)
Diet
Herbivore. Accepts flakes, freeze-dried foods, frozen foods and vegetables.

Biology

Gregarious and non-aggressive. Prefers calm zones of main rivers where the vegetation hangs over the river banks. Feeds on the leaves of river plants. Possesses powerful dentition that can cause serious bites. Its reproduction has not yet been carried out in captivity.

Source: FishBase, licensed CC BY-NC 4.0.

Species facts

Scientific name
Myloplus rubripinnis
Family
Characidae (Characins)
Order
Characiformes (Characins)
Class
Actinopterygii (Ray-finned fishes)
Maximum length
39.0
Environment
Freshwater;; pH range: 5.0 - 7.0; dH range: ? - 15 benthopelagic
Climate
Tropical
Distribution
South America: Amazon and Orinoco River basins; north and eastern Guiana Shield rivers.
Conservation status (IUCN)
Not Evaluated
Threat to humans
Traumatogenic
Uses
Fisheries: minor commercial; aquarium: commercial
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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