Feeding: Astyanax mexicanus (Blind Cavefish) accepts flake food.
Breeding: Astyanax mexicanus (Blind Cavefish) can be breed in aquariums and the breeding can be stimulated by dropping the water temperature to 20˚C/ 66-68˚F.
Blind Cavefish, Blind Cave Characin, Blind Cave Tetra [Pictures]
Astyanax fasciatus mexicanus
SYN: Anoptichthys jordani, A. hubbsi
PD: The body is flesh colored with a silvery iridescence. The fins are colorless and transparent.
Blind Cavefish, Astyanox mexicanus (formerly Anoptichthys joedoni): 18-23
Rosy Barb, Barbus conchonius: 14 (winter) and 22 (summer)
Ticto Barb, Barbus ticto: 14-16 (winter) and 23 (summer)
Bronze Catfish, Corydoras aeneus: 18-26 ...
mexicanus is famous for its blind cave form, which is known by such names as blind cave tetra, blind tetra, and blind cavefish.
 See also: Water, Feeding, Aquarium, Fish, Temperature
  
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