Alestes longipinnis
Alestes longipinnis
Long-Finned African Tetra
Temp (°F) pH dGH Adult Size Primary Diet Swimming Zone
72-79 6.5-7.8 25 4½" Carnivore Middle
Origin Niger Basin, Ghana, Sierra Lione
Social Behaviour Peaceful, lively, shoaling fish.
Remarks Formerly Brycinus longipinnis
Provide a roomy, brightly lit tank but with a dark substrate.
Provide good filtration and perform weekly 1/3rd water changes as this fish will not tolerate nitrates.
Photo Credit Photo Credit : Used with permission © Aqualog Verlag
From the book Aqualog Photo Collection 2.
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