Hummingbird Tetra Care Guide
Trochilocharax ornatus
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Bioload Score
1000
PeacefulModerateFreshwater
- Max Size
- 3.0 cm / 1.2"
- Temperature
- 23–27°C (74–80°F)
- pH Range
- 6.0 – 7.0
- Min Tank Size
- 40L (11 gal)
- Min Group Size
- 10 fish
- Tank Level
- Bottom-Mid
- Origin
- South America
- Temperament
- Peaceful
- Difficulty
- Moderate
- Breeding Difficulty
- Moderate
Diet
Omnivorous; feeds on small insects and plant matter.
Community Compatibility
Ideal for community tanks with other small, peaceful fish.
Good to Know
The Hummingbird Tetra is celebrated for its shimmering scales that resemble the iridescent plumage of a hummingbird.
Gender Differences
Females are slightly plumper.
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