Vampire Tetra Care Guide
Hydrolycus scomberoides
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Bioload Score
50000
AggressiveAdvancedFreshwater
- Max Size
- 120.0 cm / 47.2"
- Temperature
- 24–28°C (75–82°F)
- pH Range
- 6.0 – 7.0
- Min Tank Size
- 1000L (264 gal)
- Min Group Size
- Can be kept alone
- Tank Level
- Bottom-Mid
- Origin
- South America
- Temperament
- Aggressive
- Difficulty
- Advanced
- Breeding Difficulty
- Difficult
Diet
Carnivorous; feeds on smaller fish and large invertebrates.
Community Compatibility
Needs to be kept with other large, aggressive species to avoid predation.
Good to Know
Vampire Tetra possesses sharp, fang-like teeth, making it a formidable predator in its habitat.
Gender Differences
Sexual dimorphism is not prominent.
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