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Hyphessobrycon Amandae
£2.50
Description
Little information appears to exist but presumably inhabits minor tributaries, backwaters and oxbow lakes rather than main river channels.
In the Araguaia drainage such habitats typically contain soft, weakly acidic water with the substrate covered by a layer of fallen leaves and branches.
Should ideally be kept in a heavily-planted set-up, preferably with a dark substrate.
Floating plants are a useful addition as are driftwood branches and dried leaf litter, the latter in particular driving establishment of microbe colonies as decomposition occurs.
Such microorganisms can provide a valuable secondary food source for fry, whilst the tannins and other chemicals released by the decaying leaves are also thought beneficial.
Filtration need only be gentle with an air-powered sponge-style unit normally adequate, although a degree of water movement is acceptable.
