Above left: photo contributed by Yuppa.
Above right: photo taken at Wharf Aquatics, © Sean Evans
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| Common name: | Silver Prochilodus, Flagtail Prochilodus |
| Scientific name: | Semaprochilodus taeniurus |
| Synonyms: | Prochilodus taeniurus (not valid) |
| Size: | 10" (25cm) |
| Origin: | Amazon basin, Brazil and Colombia. |
| Tank setup: | Large tank (4ft/120cm plus) with a few tough plants and pieces of bogwood, sandy substrate. |
| Compatibility: | Usually peaceful, but can be territorial. |
| Temperature: | 23-26oC (73-79oF) |
| Water chemistry: | Not critical, but does better in soft, acidic (pH 6.0-6.8) water. |
| Feeding: | Herbivore: algae and home prepared veg: lettuce, cucumber, peas - also flake and granular/pellet foods with
higher veggie content. May nibble on plants. |
| Sexing: | Unknown |
| Breeding: | Unknown in aquaria. In the wild they migrate to spawning grounds (i.e. they are Potamodromous). |
| Comments: |
This species may be confused with a very similar species, Semaprochilodus insignis, which also reaches a similar size.
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