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Ballon Serpae Tertra
They are popular flame-colored fish that move in bright red schools through your aquarium.
Ballon Serpae Tertra
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Origin: Characidae Originated in the Amazon basin, inhabiting the Guaporé and Paraguay River basins in Argentina, Brazil, and upper Paraguay.
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Care Level: Easy to Moderate Using peat or blackwater extract helps mimic this type of soft, acid water.
A dark-colored substrate is best, with somewhat subdued lighting.
They will accept virtually any food quite readily, including flake, pellet, freeze-dried, and frozen foods.
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Size: 1.75 Inches Males are more brightly colored and slimmer, and the dorsal fin is fully black.
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Life Span: 5 Years The expected lifespan, if housed correctly.