
Hemigrammus barrigonae
Hemigrammus barrigonae is a tropical freshwater fish of the family Characidae. It swims in midwater, close to the bottom. It grows to 4.1 cm (standard length, tail fin excluded). The IUCN Red List rates it Least Concern. In the aquarium it is kept at 22–26 °C.
- Size
- 4.1 cmstandard length, tail fin excluded
- Temperature
- 22–26 °C
- pH
- 5.5–7.0
- Tank footprint
- 60 × 38 cm
In the aquarium
Temperature22–26 °C
pH5.5–7.0
Hardness3–12 °dGH
In the wild
- Water type
- Freshwater
- Climate zone
- Tropical
- Habitat
- Midwater, close to the bottom
Conservation status
Classification
- OrderCharaciformes
- FamilyCharacidae
- GenusHemigrammus
- SpeciesHemigrammus barrigonae
Quick answers
- Hemigrammus barrigonae size: how big does it get?
- It grows to 4.1 cm (standard length, tail fin excluded).
- Hemigrammus barrigonae tank size: what is the minimum?
- A tank with a footprint of at least 60 × 38 cm.
- Hemigrammus barrigonae water parameters: what does it need?
- Temperature 22–26 °C, pH 5.5–7.0, hardness 3–12 °dGH.
- Hemigrammus barrigonae: is it endangered?
- The IUCN Red List rates it Least Concern.
Related species
Sources
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