Hemigrammus belottii tank size: what is the minimum?

A tank with a footprint of at least 60 × 38 cm.

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Hemigrammus belottii

Hemigrammus belottii is a tropical freshwater fish of the family Characidae. It swims in midwater, close to the bottom. It grows to 3.3 cm (standard length, tail fin excluded). The IUCN Red List rates it Least Concern. In the aquarium it is kept at 23–27 °C.

Size: 3.3 cmstandard length, tail fin excluded
Temperature: 23–27 °C
pH: 6.0–7.0
Tank footprint: 60 × 38 cm

In the aquarium

Temperature23–27 °C

pH6.0–7.0

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 belottii

Quick answers

Hemigrammus belottii size: how big does it get?: It grows to 3.3 cm (standard length, tail fin excluded).
Hemigrammus belottii tank size: what is the minimum?: A tank with a footprint of at least 60 × 38 cm.
Hemigrammus belottii water parameters: what does it need?: Temperature 23–27 °C, pH 6.0–7.0, hardness 3–12 °dGH.
Hemigrammus belottii: is it endangered?: The IUCN Red List rates it Least Concern.