Pink-tailed Chalceus tank size: what is the minimum?

A tank with a footprint of at least 120 × 45 cm.

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Pink-tailed Chalceus

Chalceus macrolepidotus

The Pink-tailed Chalceus (Chalceus macrolepidotus) is a tropical freshwater fish of the family Characidae. It grows to 25 cm (standard length, tail fin excluded). The IUCN Red List rates it Least Concern. In the aquarium it is kept at 23–28 °C.

Size: 25 cmstandard length, tail fin excluded
Temperature: 23–28 °C
pH: 6.0–7.5
Tank footprint: 120 × 45 cm

In the aquarium

Temperature23–28 °C

pH6.0–7.5

Hardness5–18 °dGH

In the wild

Water type: Freshwater
Climate zone: Tropical
Aquarium trade: Public aquariums only

Conservation status

Classification

OrderCharaciformes
FamilyCharacidae
GenusChalceus
SpeciesChalceus macrolepidotus

Quick answers

Pink-tailed Chalceus size: how big does it get?: It grows to 25 cm (standard length, tail fin excluded).
Pink-tailed Chalceus tank size: what is the minimum?: A tank with a footprint of at least 120 × 45 cm.
Pink-tailed Chalceus water parameters: what does it need?: Temperature 23–28 °C, pH 6.0–7.5, hardness 5–18 °dGH.
Pink-tailed Chalceus: is it endangered?: The IUCN Red List rates it Least Concern.