Hemiodus argenteus
Hemiodus argenteus is a tropical freshwater fish of the family Hemiodontidae. It swims in midwater, close to the bottom. It grows to 23.7 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
- 23.7 cmstandard length, tail fin excluded
- Temperature
- 23–27 °C
- pH
- 6.0–7.0
- Tank footprint
- 120 × 45 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
- FamilyHemiodontidae
- GenusHemiodus
- SpeciesHemiodus argenteus
Quick answers
- Hemiodus argenteus size: how big does it get?
- It grows to 23.7 cm (standard length, tail fin excluded).
- Hemiodus argenteus tank size: what is the minimum?
- A tank with a footprint of at least 120 × 45 cm.
- Hemiodus argenteus water parameters: what does it need?
- Temperature 23–27 °C, pH 6.0–7.0, hardness 3–12 °dGH.
- Hemiodus argenteus: is it endangered?
- The IUCN Red List rates it Least Concern.
Related species
Sources
The figures on this page are compiled from the references below.