Kennedy tetra - Astyanax kennedyi
Scientific name: Astyanax kennedyi
Common name: Kennedy tetra
Family: Characidae
Usual size in fish tanks: 5 - 6 cm (1.97 - 2.36 inch)
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Recommended pH range for the species: 6.5 - 7.2
Recommended water hardness (dGH): 6 - 16°N (107.14 - 285.71ppm)
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Recommended temperature: 23 - 26 °C (73.4 - 78.8°F)
The way how these fish reproduce: Spawning
Where the species comes from: South America
Temperament to its own species: peaceful
Temperament toward other fish species: peaceful
Usual place in the tank: Middle levels
Food and feeding
Use quality flake for the staple diet. Kennedy tetras will relish treats of blood worms, white worms and brine shrimp given twice weekly.
Origin
South America; Kennedy tetras are found in the upper Amazonian Basins.
Sexing
Females tend to have a plumper body shape than the males.
Breeding
Provide the parents with a planted tank for breeding. Condition the fish on plenty of live foods for 2-3 weeks prior to moving them to the breeding tank. The eggs will be scattered around the tank and at this stage the parents should be removed. The eggs will hatch 2-3 days later and the fry will be free swimming a few days after this. They can be fed on Infusoria initially.
Lifespan
The expected life span for Astyanax kennedyi is 5-8 years.
Short description
Kennedy tetras must be kept in small groups of at least 6 fish. Do not keep these with shy or nervous fish as they may harass them.