Hemigrammus ocellifer - Steindachner 1863
by David Snell
From Delta Tale, Vol. 32, #3. Potomac Valley Aquarium Society
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Hemigrammus ocellifer, Steindachner, 1882
Origin: Guyana countries, Amazonas. The fish inhabits a wide range of different circumstances, in all kinds of water.
Beacon tetra Hemigrammus ocellifer
Belgian flag tetra Hyphessobrycon heterorhabdus
Black darter tetra Poecilocharax weitzmani
Black morpho tetra Poecilocharax weitzmani
Black neon tetra Hyphessobrycon herbertaxelrodi ...
Hemigrammus ocellifer ocellifer
SYN: Holopristis ocellifer, Tetragonopterus ocellifer
PD: The body is oval-shaped and silver in color. The back is arched and the dorsal fin stands tall.
This species is one of several in the Hemigrammus ocellifer group, species that have one or two humeral spots and one spot on the caudal peduncle (tail base).
Latin Name: Hemigrammus ocellifer/ Hemigrammus ocellifer falsus(Both are found in the hobby under the same name)
Origin: Rivers and tributaries of South America
Temperature: Not Critical: 65°-84°F (18°C-28°C)
Ease Of Keeping: Easy ...
Scientific Name: Hemigrammus ocellifer
Family: Characidae
Size: 2 inches
Temperature: 72 to 80 degree Fahrenheit
Alkalinity: Neutral to acidic, moderately soft
pH: 6.6 to 7.0
Origin: Amazon drainage of South America ...
Shy of its beauty... (other names: Head-and-taillight tetra, Hemigrammus ocellifer)
origin:
East Central Africa ...
 See also: Fish, Species, Water, Tail Light Tetra, Head and Tail Light Tetra
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