Hemiodus orthonops tank size: what is the minimum?

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

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Hemiodus orthonops

Hemiodus orthonops is a tropical freshwater fish of the family Hemiodontidae. It swims in midwater, close to the bottom. It grows to 31 cm (total length). The IUCN Red List rates it Least Concern. In the aquarium it is kept at 22–26 °C.

Size: 31 cmtotal length
Temperature: 22–26 °C
pH: 6.5–7.5
Tank footprint: 120 × 45 cm

In the aquarium

Temperature22–26 °C

pH6.5–7.5

Hardness5–15 °dGH

In the wild

Water type: Freshwater
Climate zone: Tropical
Habitat: Midwater, close to the bottom

Conservation status

Classification

OrderCharaciformes
FamilyHemiodontidae
GenusHemiodus
SpeciesHemiodus orthonops

Quick answers

Hemiodus orthonops size: how big does it get?: It grows to 31 cm (total length).
Hemiodus orthonops tank size: what is the minimum?: A tank with a footprint of at least 120 × 45 cm.
Hemiodus orthonops water parameters: what does it need?: Temperature 22–26 °C, pH 6.5–7.5, hardness 5–15 °dGH.
Hemiodus orthonops: is it endangered?: The IUCN Red List rates it Least Concern.

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