Blue flash Care Guide
Thorichthys aureus
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Bioload Score
7000
Semi-AggressiveModerateFreshwater
- Max Size
- 15.0 cm / 6.0"
- Temperature
- 24–28°C (75–82°F)
- pH Range
- 7.0 – 7.7
- Min Tank Size
- 290L (77 gal)
- Min Group Size
- 5 fish
- Tank Level
- Bottom
- Origin
- Central America
- Temperament
- Semi-Aggressive
- Difficulty
- Moderate
- Breeding Difficulty
- Moderate
Diet
Omnivorous. Accepts high-quality flakes, pellets, and enjoys live or frozen foods such as brine shrimp and daphnia.
Community Compatibility
Best kept with fish that are bigger, otherwise it m
Gender Differences
Males tend to be more brightly coloured with extended dorsal and anal fins.
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